Swastikas daubed on trees in Vancouver park

Swastikas and a white power slogan have been discovered at a city-centre park in Vancouver.

Swastikas and the words “white power” were painted on trees in Riverview Park.

The vandalism was condemned by city officials and the Park Board who described it as “abhorrent” and said that they stood in solidarity with the Jewish community and all those “targeted by these messages” which were “intended to create shock, fear and division.”

Their statement continued: “They are offensive to all of us who stand for human rights and dignity and will not be excused or tolerated.”

Cleaning crews removed the graffiti.

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