Police investigating after racist slur and symbol carved into Accrington bowling green
Offenders used an unknown instrument to carve a racist word
Police are investigating after an anti-Semitic symbol and racist slur was carved into grass at a bowling green in Lancashire.
The force confirmed the incident happened on Thursday (23 January) at Oak Hill Park.
Officers say the damage is extensive and will take months to repair.
In a statement police said: "Overnight on the 23rd of January 2025 Unknown Offenders have caused damaged to the top Bowling Green at Oak Hill Park.
"Offenders using an unknown instrument, have carved a racist word, and a swastika into the grass.
"This damage is extensive, and it will take months for the Bowling Green to be completely repaired.
"If anyone has any knowledge / Information about this damage, please can you ring 101".