Police look into abusive graffiti in Torry

Police in Aberdeen are looking into xenophobic abuse, scrawled on a van in Torry.

The local Community Policing Team was made aware that offensive graffiti had been painted across a yellow van – reg. no DJ-339-JG - parked at Polwarth Road.

Enquiries are ongoing to trace the owner of the van as well as identifying who is responsible.

Sergeant Michael Loughhead said: "Thankfully this incident was reported to the Police by a local councillor who was disgusted by what had been written and we are subsequently reviewing CCTV in the area as well as conducting house-to-house enquiries to identify the person - or people - responsible for this crime.

"It beggars belief that such an offensive term would be used in such a public place. Behaviour of this nature won't be tolerated and I urge anyone with information to get in touch with Police on 101 quoting ref. no. CF0033760219.

"We are also carrying out enquiries to establish who owns the van - if you recognise the vehicle please get in touch."