Sydney MP's office hit with homophobic graffiti as police review CCTV

The electorate office of Sydney MP Alex Greenwich, on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, was sprayed with homophobic graffiti on Sunday (November 15). New South Wales Police have opened an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those responsible.

Slur sprayed on sandstone walls and glass doors; police called before midday

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the word "pedo" was sprayed on the sandstone walls and glass doors of the corner building housing the office. Police were called to the building before midday on Sunday and established a crime scene. A police spokesperson said investigators are reviewing CCTV and making inquiries, and urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Surry Hills Police Area Command.

Greenwich: first time his office has been targeted, on the ninth anniversary of the marriage equality vote

Greenwich, who is openly gay, said it was the first time his office had been targeted in this way and called the incident "extremely distressing", adding that no one should have to face such an incident in their workplace. He led the Yes campaign for marriage equality; the incident fell on the ninth anniversary of the marriage equality Yes vote in 2017. Greenwich has been the Sydney MP since 2012 and will recontest his seat at the March state election. The graffiti follows grave injuries suffered by federal MP Helen Haines at an event in regional Victoria in October, which renewed attention on hostility directed at politicians.