Broughty Ferry residents have been left disgusted after “obscene and derogatory” graffiti alleging paedophilia appeared on homes, vehicles and public property.
The Dundee graffiti, which was first noticed by residents this week, includes both named and unnamed accusations of paedophilia.
Tags have been scrawled on stairs leading from the Esplanade down to Broughty Ferry beach, as well as at the Broughty Ferry rail bridge.
West Ferry residents also claim walls and vehicles have been targeted by the vandals.
‘Dundee let down by an idiot or two’
Posting online, one resident claimed two guests of his had their car targeted on Wednesday night.
He said: “We had some tourists staying in Dundee over the festive period.
“They loved their stay and intended to return again some time soon until their last night when some moron decided to paint terrible graffiti on their car.
“It was clearly random as other graffiti was sprayed on other garden walls and other cars damaged nearby in West Ferry.
“I simply don’t understand why people would do this to their own city and fellow Dundonians.
“Certainly not helpful for getting extra revenue into our city. Such a shame Dundee was let down by an idiot or two.”
Graffiti ‘cannot be tolerated’
Ferry councillor Craig Duncan has also called out the vandalism and asked that the council remove it.
He said: “Residents have drawn my attention to graffiti on the rail bridge opposite Belsize Road leading to the beach.
“This also includes allegations of paedophilia against another named person.
“I have zero idea if any of these persons actually exist and would be highly dubious that such allegations are founded on reality.
“Naturally I have asked the council to remove the bridge graffiti also , although that may possibly involve the council contacting Network Rail who may (or may not) own the bridge.
“The bottom line is that obscene and possibly inflammatory and derogatory graffiti cannot be tolerated and the perpetrators are surely guilty of several criminal acts, all involving a drain on the public purse.”
A Dundee City Council spokesperson said: “We are aware of the situation and taking the appropriate action.”
Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.
