Racism shock
Disgusting racist graffiti was daubed on a Rutherglen wall just yards from a primary school.
The sickening message was written on the back wall of an Indian takeaway on a lane between Rutherglen Main Street and King Street.
Community leaders have condemned those responsible.
Disgusting racist graffiti was daubed on a Rutherglen wall just yards from a primary school.
The sickening message was written on the wall of an Indian takeaway on a lane between Rutherglen Main Street and King Street.
It would have been visible for parents and pupils attending Burgh Primary, just across the road, as well as many commuters heading from Rutherglen train station.
The vile racist message read “P***s go home.
It was reported to the Reformer by a reader via Twitter. They said they had first reported it on Thursday, August 18, before it was eventually removed by South Lanarkshire Council workers.
Tommy Rooney, chair of Rutherglen Community Council, said: “There is no excuse for that being here. Rutherglen is a town open to everyone.
“The council have a graffiti squad who usually get out and take down anything obscene or offensive.”
Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP Margaret Ferrier contacted the council about the message to have it removed after hearing about it.
She said:“The appearance of graffiti of this nature in Rutherglen is unacceptable.”
South Lanarkshire Council urged anyone who spotted offensive graffiti to contact them.
Alistair McKinnon, head of facilities, waste and grounds services, also apologised to the person who first reported it for the length of time it took to take action.
He said: “We take offensive graffiti extremely seriously and I would encourage people to report it by phoning 0303 123 1020.
“I would like to thank the man who reported this and apologise for the time taken in removing it. This was due to a delay in the information being passed to our removal team and we are taking steps to prevent this happening again.”