London’s top cop says he’s “disheartened” by hate-motivated graffiti at a north-end park.
Police were alerted Tuesday to property damage at a park on South Wenige Drive, east of Adelaide Street and Sunningdale Road, where hate-related symbols and words were spray-painted on the playground equipment, police said.
“We are disheartened to learn of this reprehensible incident, particularly given the symbolism behind the hateful images and words depicted and the fact it involved children’s playground equipment,” Chief Steve Williams said in a statement.
“We would like to thank members of the community who brought this to our attention. The London Police Service condemns all acts of hatred and violence toward any individuals or groups in our community. We will continue to thoroughly investigate all incidents of this nature, and apply charges as appropriate.”
Investigators ask anyone with information to contact police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.