Councillors and residents are dismayed at the recent outbreak of graffiti in the city centre.

Pleasingly, your councillors have been informed that the police have made an arrest in connection with it.

Councillor Richard Ormerod said:

“This graffiti is not art, it is selfish, antisocial vandalism.

“It is a blight on our community and beautiful city, and must be stopped.

“I hope the police take tough action against the perpetrators as a deterrent to others.

“I would like to thank the council’s Clean & Green Team for the swift work they have done in removing much of the mess.

“I would advise all residents to report any graffiti to the council. Contrary to what is widely believed, the council will remove graffiti from private property as well as its own.”