Man caught painting racist abuse on Bainsford shop

An investigation has been launched after racist abuse was painted onto a Bainsford shop.

By Jonathon Reilly

Published 2nd Sep 2020, 10:24 BST

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A man was caught on CCTV vandalising the USave store in Main Street last Tuesday morning.

He is described as white, of heavy build and was wearing cargo trousers and carrying a rucksack at the time.

Sergeant Alyn Blyth said: “About 5.10am on August 25 a lone, adult male was captured on CCTV painting racist abuse onto the shop, which was discovered when staff arrived.”

Police were made aware of racist abuse which was painted onto a Bainsford shop last week. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Police were made aware of racist abuse which was painted onto a Bainsford shop last week. Picture: Michael Gillen.

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