‘Free Palestine’: Windows smashed as graffiti covers McGill University

Vandals smashed windows and covered McGill University in graffiti.

The words “Free Palestine” are scrawled across the pillars of McGill University’s Roddick Gates Thursday morning, as Montreal police (SPVM) investigates a case of vandalism at the school.

The force received a 911 call at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday about the incident.

In addition to the graffiti, police confirm three buildings were targeted, and “a lot” of windows were smashed.

“When officers arrived, they had already left,” said Jean-Pierre Brabant, a spokesperson with Montreal police. “According to information that we have, that group did it quickly.”

An investigation is underway, and officers plan to look at surveillance footage in the area to identify the perpetrators.