'Profoundly upsetting, deeply offensive, completely unacceptable' - Gravestones in North Yorkshire daubed with swastika symbols

Police in North Yorkshire have stepped up patrols in cemeteries after offensive symbols - including swastikas - were daubed on gravestones.
By Emma Ryan
Published 22nd Mar 2022, 15:44 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2022, 15:57 BST

Officers have branded the incident in Ripon "profoundly upsetting, deeply offensive - and completely unacceptable".

The symbols were drawn on the front and back of the stones and police are now increasing patrols in graveyards and cemeteries to try and prevent further incidents.

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They added that anyone with information as to who is responsible should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Katie Bell, or email [email protected]

To remain anonymous pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.