Police investigate “disgusting” Chippenham graffiti

Councilors and residents were outraged after offensive messages were spray-painted on a wall along Frogwell, Chippenham, outside St Peter’s Academy.

Police are investigating graffiti left in a garage on September 26 and have since appealed for witnesses to come forward.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses regarding criminal damage to garages in Frogwell, Chippenham.

“Sometime on September 26th, garage doors were spray-painted with offensive graffiti.

“Officers have carried out CCTV and house-to-house inquiries and the council has removed the paint.

“If you saw what happened or have any information that could assist with our inquiries, please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 54240113594.”

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Before it was removed, Cllr Nic Puntis, the representative for Cepen Park and Derriads, said he was “disgusted” by the recent graffiti.

At the time he added: “I am disgusted by the graffiti on a wall along Frogwell.

“It’s on a wall that’s directly in view of the elementary school.

“If anyone has any information about who may have done this, please DM me.

“I’ll have it removed, even if I have to do it myself.”