Police said the graffiti is “wrong in the assumption of what the building will be turned into”
The owner is currently in the process of removing the graffiti at the former site of Parkview Guest House on Prescot Road(Image: Google Maps)
Offensive graffiti has been sprayed on a guest house to be used for hospital workers in St Helens. Merseyside Police are appealing for information following reports of criminal damage at the former site of Parkview Guest House on Prescot Road this morning, August 15.
The graffiti, which police said “is wrong in the assumption of what the building will be turned into”, is being removed by the owner of the building. The site is currently being renovated so NHS staff working at the local hospital can live there.
Merseyside Police said they are working to identify and bring to justice anyone found responsible for committing the hate crime.
Superintendent Chris Ruane, who leads local policing in St Helens, said: “We will not tolerate offensive and hateful graffiti being committed in our community and we are carrying out enquiries to find the perpetrators.
“This kind of behaviour is abhorrent and will not be tolerated. Such offensive graffiti is not only criminal damage, but it spreads hatred in the community. This hateful behaviour is deplorable and does not reflect the views of the community.
“In addition, the offensive graffiti is wrong in the assumption of what the building will be turned into. The owner has confirmed the building has been approved by the NHS to accommodate staff working at the local hospital – so it will benefit the community.
“I would appeal to residents or anyone who may have information which could help us find those responsible to come forward. I also urge people to check your CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage in the area to see if it has been captured the suspects in the act.
“We have a specialist team of officers who are dedicated to investigate any form of hate crime, and will actively look into all reports we receive and proactively investigate to bring offenders to justice.
“We will take the strongest possible action against those who have behaved in this unacceptable way.”
If you have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage or information about this incident, please contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via the website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call with reference 25000674857.Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.
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