Racist graffiti has been sprayed at a park and gardens in Lytham St Annes.

The graffiti has been sprayed in Ashton Gardens and the surrounding area.

Police say the graffiti has been removed and that the writing of racist graffiti will not be tolerated.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and anyone with CCTV or information has been asked to come forward.

 A police spokesperson said: “We wanted to let the community know that we’re aware of an appalling offence in Lytham St Annes and we want to let you know what we’re doing about it.

“You may be aware that racist graffiti has been sprayed in Ashton Gardens and the surrounding area, which no doubt has been done to cause offence.

“We want to send a clear message that the writing of racist graffiti will not be tolerated. This incident is not reflective of our community, and it has already been removed.

“We know that this will have caused distress to our community, and we want to reassure you that officers from the local neighbourhood policing team are currently out making enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage.

“If anyone has any information, CCTV, or anything else that may help, please call 101 and quote log 241 of  November 9, 2023.”