Police investigate antisemitic graffiti in Peterborough underpass and near special school

A swastika has been spray-painted in the underpass that runs under Brimbles Way in Orton Brimbles, near Ferryview, and on a lamppost near Phoenix School in Orton Goldhay.

The school is for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Other offensive graffiti has also reportedly been left elsewhere in other underpasses in the Ortons, as well as in a play area.

Green Party city councillor for Orton Waterville Julie Howell, who saw the graffiti, said: “During this time of confusion and uncertainty the last thing people want to see on their daily walks is offensive graffiti. I have asked the council to remove it as soon as possible and would ask anyone who knows how it got there to get in touch with me.”

Cambridgeshire police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch as they investigate.

A force spokeswoman said: “We are aware of this incident and officers are working with partners to get the graffiti removed from the area as soon as possible.

“We would encourage victims and the public to help us tackle offences such as these by reporting incidents to the police or our partners. Everyone has the right to live without harassment or fear of crime.

“People can report incidents of antisemitism to us by visiting www.cambs.police.uk/report or by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, if people would prefer not to go directly to the police, they can report incidents online via the third party reporting scheme True Vision. This can be accessed via www.report-it.org.uk/.”