Pride installation at park vandalised
The installation was put up to celebrate "diversity and inclusion"
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A council says it is "disappointed" Pride-themed artwork at a skatepark has been defaced days after its completion.
The art installation near Arnot Hill Park in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, was created in collaboration with Skate Nottingham to celebrate "diversity and inclusion".
Offensive graffiti including Nazi symbols and racial slurs have been plastered over parts of the artwork.
Following the incident, Gedling Borough Council said neighbourhood wardens would increase patrols and CCTV would be monitored "continuously".
Mr Rubra was sad to see the installation defaced
Teacher Aaron Rubra was taking his class of students from Burford Primary School on a trip to the park when he noticed the graffiti.
He said: "We've been teaching students about Pride this month, and so we were excited to see the artwork.
"To see the slurs and unpleasant writing on there, it's a shame as it doesn't represent Pride. People have worked hard on that."
A spokesperson for Skate Nottingham said: "It was disappointing to see that the artwork had been defaced by another group of people.
"Being inclusive and welcoming is an important value for skateboarders, as well as taking pride in our public spaces."
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