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Community rallies to clear up swastika graffiti

Western Daily Press

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September 23, 2025

A COMMUNITY in Bristol has come together to remove swastikas that were painted on a crossing, in what has been described as “absolutely abhorrent” behaviour.

- CARL EVE AND MAXINE DENTON

Community rallies to clear up swastika graffiti

Daubed swastika at a road crossing

A resident in the Lockleaze area of the city spotted the swastikas painted on bollards on Romney Avenue on Sunday morning.

‘The resident, who did not want to be named, told our sister website BristolLive that he reported the graffiti to the local council and said police were on the site within the hour.

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