Crediton – Residents of Crediton have been shocked by the latest graffiti to appear in the town which includes a swastika and anti-Semitic wording.

The graffiti was found on a property in Cockles Lane, off Dean Street and on Saturday, June 1, local residents did their best to scrub off what they could.

It proved difficult to remove and the volunteers, after thinking about painting over it, decided to seek the advice of a local builder.

The builder confirmed that it was whitewash, a form of lime paint, that was required and he was able to cover over the offending graffiti with just a few coats.