A photograph of Prince Rupert's Tower appears to show that the historic Liverpool landmark has been defaced for the second time in less than three days – within 24 hours after the previous act of vandalism had been cleaned up.

The tower, which has been depicted on Everton Football Club's crest since 1938 has had “6 times” and a second red number 6 daubed on to its door and brickwork respectively, seemingly in reference to Liverpool's sixth European Cup win on Saturday night.

The graffiti, which was highlighted online by disgusted citizens, has been applied less than 24 hours after many supporters of both Everton and Liverpool shared their delight that the previous vandalism that had seemingly taken place in the hours after Jurgen Klopp's side's triumph over Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League final, had been removed.

One tweet from The Guide told how Liverpool supporter Chris Farley and a section of other Reds fans went down in a bid to clean up the graffiti on the side of the structure but, when they arrived, the paint had already been cleared.

The iconic Grade II listed-building has stood on Everton Brow for 232 years.

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It opened in 1787 – 91 years before Everton FC was formed; 93 years before Liverpool was granted city status and 105 years before Liverpool FC was formed.

In 2003, a plaque was added to the building stating the importance of its sporting association and in May 1997 Everton donated £15,000 to help renovate the structure.