Graffiti at Northwood House.
VANDALS who sprayed graffiti on Northwood House have been warned it will not be tolerated by police.
Steve Oatley, Cowes Safer Neighbourhood community support officer, condemned the black graffiti sprayed near the former registrar's office and green graffiti on the old toilet block in the grounds of Northwood House.
"This type of vandalism displays a complete lack of respect for one of the town’s most well-known and cherished features.
"The presence of graffiti in an area can raise people’s fear of crime and this criminal damage will not be tolerated," said PCSO Oatley.
The graffiti was sprayed between 7.30pm on Tuesday, November 9, and 3pm on Wednesday, November 10.
The Isle of Wight Council has arranged for it to be removed.
Police are investigating and anyone with information about the identity of those responsible can call Cowes police station on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A dedicated hotline to report any graffiti is available on 823515 or visit www.iwight.com/graffiti
Reporter: mattw@iwcpmail.co.uk