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Police launch urgent appeal after Swastika spray painted on Telford 50 stone in town centre

The Telford 50 stone has been vandalised.

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West Mercia Police is now appealing for more information as the stone had a Swastika sprayed onto it. 

The criminal damage was reported to police after it appeared on the stone on Wednesday, February 26 between 2pm and 2.45pm.

The Telford 50 stone has been vandalised. Pictured is the stone at its unveiling in 2018.
The Telford 50 stone has been vandalised. Pictured is the stone at its unveiling in 2018.

Sergeant Richard Jones, of Telford's Town Centre Team, said: “We are very keen to find those responsible for the graffiti that has appeared in the town centre, and would like to speak to anyone who may have information that could help with our investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the team by emailing Sgt Jones at richard.jones@westmercia.police.uk quoting crime numbers 22/17640/25.

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers

It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.

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