REDDITCH police are appealing for information after racist graffiti appeared in St George's underpass on the Warwick Highway and on a property in Smallwood Street.

The graffiti in the underpass appeared overnight between 5pm on Monday, December 22, and 9am the following morning.

The graffiti on the building appeared on New Year's Day.

DC Doug Turland said: "We have carried out a forensic examination and we would like to hear from anyone who has any information as to who committed these offences.

"The location of the graffiti has caused particular concern to local residents and is in a particularly sensitive area."

Anyone with information is asked to call DC Turland at Redditch police station on 08457 444 888.

Anyone who does not want to give their name to police can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.