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Racist Graffiti Spans 10 Miles on A64
12 Aug
Summary
- Offensive graffiti found on structures along a 10-mile A64 stretch.
- Incidents have occurred sporadically over the past six months.
- Police urge public to report sightings and photograph any graffiti.
North Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation into reports of deeply offensive graffiti discovered along a significant stretch of the A64. The racist, sexual, and misogynistic messages have been found on bus shelters, fences, junction boxes, and buildings across a ten-mile area between West Knapton and Staxton Hill. These incidents have occurred sporadically over the past six months, and police acknowledge that similar vandalism has been investigated over several years. Many instances may have gone unreported, as public-spirited individuals often clean the graffiti promptly. Police are appealing for assistance, urging anyone who spots graffiti or has information to report it immediately and take photographs if feasible. Investigators noted that all the messages under scrutiny bear similar writing.
