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A British tourist could face up to 10 years in jail after spray painting "Scouser Lee" on a wall in Northern Thailand.

Lee Furlong, was arrested for vandalism along with Canadian Brittney Schnieder, both 23, after CCTV footage revealed the pair spray-painting a red brick wall near Tha Phae Gate.

The message appears to read "Scougge Lee”, but it is allegedly meant to say “Scouser Lee” in a reference to Liverpool, the Mirror reports.

Several reports suggest Mr Furlong is from Liverpool, however Thai Police did not confirm Lee's hometown.

(Image: Facebook/Chang Nightster/Mirror)

The pair were arrested at a guest house in Chaing Mai and according to Thai Police, they have admitted to the crime.

Officers said both could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.

Police also added that the young man and woman showed signs of having been intoxicated.

Furlong explained to police that "Scouser" is a person from his home town of Liverpool, according to Thai Visa News .

(Image: Facebook/Chang Nightster/Mirror)

Meanwhile Schneider allegedly said she spray painted the letter "B" - her first initial - below "Scouser Lee".

Furlong is alleged to have told police that the group found the can of spray paint in the street and they did not realise it was illegal to spray paint the wall.

Police Major Anon Cherdchutrakulthong told Reuters. “When people visit somewhere they should know not to (leave) graffiti.”

The Tha Phae Gate is one of the most famous landmarks in Chiang Mai, making up part of the city's wall from the 13th century.