Town launches campaign over graffiti attacks

Image source, Marazion Town Council

Image caption, The bus stops feature murals painted for the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
At a glance
  • Four bus stops in Marazion decorated with murals painted for the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II have been vandalised
  • Councillor William Collins, the town's mayor, said the community had started a campaign to remove the graffiti
  • He said those responsible had "too much time on their hands"

The Cornish town of Marazion has launched a graffiti clean-up effort following a spate of vandalism.

Mayor and councillor William Collins said four bus stops and other parts of the town had been targeted in the last two weeks.

The bus stops had been decorated with murals of local landmarks, including the historic island St Michael's Mount, to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Devon and Cornwall Police have been contacted for comment.

Image source, Marazion Town Council

Image caption, Four bus stops and other parts of the town had been graffitied

Mr Collins said the community had "rallied around" and efforts to remove the graffiti were under way.

He appealed for those responsible to stop damaging public property.

"They've got too much time on their hands but it's good this group is going to come back and redecorate them to their former glory.

"It's been reported to the police, and hopefully, if we can get some police presence back in the town, we can overcome the problem."

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