Racist graffiti sprayed onto youth club in Bridgnorth as spate of hate messages continues
Police are renewing their appeal to the public for their help as graffiti in the form of racist messages continues to appear around Bridgnorth.
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Police in Bridgnorth are hoping the public can help identify those behind the slew of racist graffiti that has been appearing around the historic market town since October last year.
On Tuesday, January 21, a message appeared under the bypass on the A458.
Four days later, on Saturday, January 25, another message was discovered sprayed onto a youth club on Innage Lane. On both occasions white spraypaint was used to create the graffiti.
It brings the total number of incidents - which have included swastikas being sprayed on the pavements - to 15.
Inspector Damien Kelly, from South Shropshire’s Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT), said: “15 separate messages have appeared in the town in alleyways, footpaths and underbridges since around October 2024.
“Officers have been carrying out enquiries, as well as patrols in uniform and plain clothes, in the main areas that have been targeted and will continue to do so until those responsible are found.
“We understand the messages that have appeared are distressing and would encourage anyone who may have information that could help us with our enquiries so we can find those responsible.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the SNT directly by emailing bridgnorth.snt@westmercia.police.uk
Alternatively, information can be passed on to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, but calling 0800 555 111 or going online to crimestoppers-uk.org
