Bosses at the charity established in memory of tragic Scott Hutchison say they are “devastated” after a mural celebrating the Frightened Rabbit frontman was daubed with vile homophobic grafitti.

Glasgow-based artist Alex Coyle unveiled a striking depiction of the singer on a wall in Allison Street on Thursday to raise awareness of the Tiny Changes organisation.

But local residents have described feeling “physically sick” after vandals sprayed abhorrent messages over the design.

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Hutchison took his own life in 2018 at the age of 36 after a long battle with depression.

The charity was established soon afterwards and aims to educate and raise awareness of mental illness in young people.

Alex included the name of the charity in his design, but the community was dismayed to find phallic imagery and the phrase ‘Art f**’.

Silver writing and other tagging was also painted over the vibrant yellow background which featured three illustrations of Hutchison’s face in red, blue and green.

The mural has since been cleared up, but locals were furious at the “mindless” attack.

Resident Anna Gibson said: "I thought the mural was a wonderful way to honour Scott - it's so bright and striking and full of hope.”

"For someone to do this - and so soon after it being painted - is heartbreaking.

"It makes me feel physically sick. I almost don't want anyone to see it as it's so disrespectful and awful.”

She added: "But at the same time, we must speak out against homophobia and this sort of pointless vandalism of a beautiful thing."

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Earlier this year, artists including Biffy Clyro, Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry and the Twilight Sad collaborated on a cover version of the band’ Midnight Organ Fight album, with profits going towards the charity.

Singing sensation Lewis Capaldi also donated to the organisation following his headline set at TRNSMT this year by auctioning off the Chewbacca mask he donned for a dig at Oasis' Noel Gallagher for over £7,000.