Police appeal over 'abusive and racist graffiti' painted on cliffs in Cornwall

Police are investigating reports of abusive and racist graffiti painted on the cliffs at a beach in Cornwall.

Officers were called to Pednvounder near Treen St Levan, west of Penzance, on Thursday 12th August.

Residents and visitors helped the National Trust to get it removed.

Devon & Cornwall Police are now appealing for witnesses, saying this sort of incident will not be tolerated,

PC Darren Hughes, Neighbourhood Beat Manager, said: “The Neighbourhood Team will be working with the National Trust to follow up on any information that will help identify those responsible for the disgusting graffiti at one of Cornwall’s most beautiful locations".

If you witnessed the incident or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, please email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting crime reference CR/068958/21.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via the charity’s website at www.crimestoppers-org.uk

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