They’re obviously not big enough to speak their views
A JOINT investigation has been launched to find the vandals who daubed graffiti on Caernarfon Castle.
Police and Cadw are appealing for witnesses to come forward after “Magna Carta Article 61” was smeared in red paint on the walls.
The graffiti, painted on a lower section of the walls opposite Slate Quay near the Aber Bridge, makes reference to “lawful rebellion”.
But those responsible have been branded “cowards” by Caernarfon county councillor Endaf Cooke.
He said: “It’s an absolute disgrace. It makes no sense why someone would do this, it’s pure vandalism.
“What is the message that these people are trying to get across? Whatever it is then they should do it politically or democratically, but not like this.
“Caernarfon Castle is a structure of importance, not just to the area but nationally.
“Local people are very proud of the castle and we are outraged that someone has done this.”
Cllr Cooke added: “It’s a coward’s way of getting across their message, they’re obviously not big enough to speak their views.
“I think the culprits must be local and know of the CCTV but why would a local person want to destroy their own town?
“People here work so hard to make the town better and keep businesses going to employ local people, but some are determined to destroy it.
“It really does put a big cloud over Caernarfon. Whoever it is needs to wake up – what are you hoping to gain?
“They must enjoy the cheap thrill of having people talk about it all over social media and in the press.”
Sergeant Rhys Gough said: “Sometime between mid-evening on Tuesday 27 (December) and about 9am the following morning someone daubed graffiti on the castle walls. I’m appealing to the local community for any information about this incident to contact police.”
A spokesman for the Welsh Government’s historic monument service Cadw confirmed they are investigating the matter and have launched a heritage crime report. We estimate the cost for removal of the tagging will be £250,” he said.
“We hope to remove as much as we can today. It will certainly be less visible than it is currently.”