Crime Racist graffiti removed after fears were raised children would see it on their way to school By Noni Needs Published 17th Sep 2024, 22:33 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Racist graffiti on a bridge, underpass walls and a bus shelter in Portchester has been removed after fears were raised children would see it on their way to school. Fareham resident Kevin Arrowsmith spotted the graffiti, attacking Muslims, on the bridge on Thursday, September 12 and reported it via email and in person at the borough council offices at Civic Way.
He said children would be left in fear and upset after seeing it – and police are now investigating. “I could see children reading it on their way to school,” he said. “The schools [Northern Infant and Junior schools] are for ages four to 11 years old.
The graffiti is on a railway bridge in Upper Cornaway Lane next to Portchester Crematorium entrance, every funeral today (Thursday) has had to pass it, including a 16-year-old youth.” Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK.
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