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Obscure neo-Nazi graffiti appears across Bristol
Obscure neo-Nazi graffiti has been daubed on properties on Whiteladies Road in Clifton and on Victoria Street in the city centre.
Police are now investigating the markings, which are a little-known white supremacist symbol.
They were sprayed in red paint at locations including the Penny pub and a cash machine on Whiteladies Road, as well as hoardings in Victoria Street and on buildings in Sunderland Place close to the Victoria Rooms.
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The markings – now painted over – are based around a diamond rune symbol used by the Waffen SS.
The symbol also has a window and a chimney with smoke coming out of it, and the word ‘home’ able to be distinguished.
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“What it is saying is this should be a ‘home’ for white people,” a local resident told the Bristol Post.
“To be fair, 99 per cent of people wouldn’t know what any of those symbols mean, but it’s classic dog whistle.
“I only know because of my history with the punk and tattoo scene; we learn how to spot these people.”
Despite initially telling the resident that they would not be investigating the graffiti, Avon & Somerset police are now conducting enquiries.
North Bristol inspector, Lorna Dallimore, said: “I can confirm that we are investigating recent reports of graffiti containing a hate crime symbol on Whiteladies Road in Clifton.
“I’d like to reassure the public that reports of this nature are taken extremely seriously.
“An initial report we received regarding the graffiti was misdirected in error and for this I offer my sincere apologies. Hate crime will not be tolerated by Avon & Somerset Police.
“Enquiries are ongoing, including local house to house enquiries and a review of available CCTV footage.
“Anyone with information that could assist our investigation should contact police on 101. We’d also ask that any further sightings of similar graffiti are reported to us.”
Main photo: Martin Booth
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