Racist graffiti daubed on Shrewsbury day centre

Racist graffiti, including a Nazi swastika, has been daubed across the front of a Shrewsbury day care centre for adults with learning disabilities.

Police have appealed for anyone who might have information about the vandalism to come forward after the offensive and racist messages and symbols were scrat-ched into the fascia boards on the front of the building.

The incident happened at the Albert Road Day Centre, in Sundorne, between about 4.30pm on Tuesday and 12.30pm on Wednesday.

Miriam Hulme, who volunteers at the centre for Mencap, said: "It's disgusting that people have done this and I just wish they realised how it reflects on our people, they get upset, and it doesn't look good for a community facility.

"We rent the building from the council and now they will have to use money to repair it that could be used to help our members.

"I wish whoever did it could see the good the centre does and how much our members enjoy going there."

Constable Emma Watson, who is investigating the incident, said the signs would need to be repainted in order to remove the graffiti.

She said: "The venue is a day centre for adults with learning disabilities and has been a target for vandals previously.

"If anyone has any information as to who was responsible for the damage, please could they contact police on 0300 333 3000.

She added: "If you know something but do not want to be identified, then please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The operator will not even ask for your name and a reward is sometimes offered."

The centre allows adults with learning disabilities to access opportunities in the community and in house.