ReadingThames Valley Police has arrested two men on suspicion of causing criminal damage after graffiti was put on a building in central Reading.
A 19-year-old man from central Reading and a 23-year-old man from Bracknell were both arrested yesterday (18/8) after graffiti was put on car park walls in Weldale Street.
Both men have subsequently admitted the offence and have been issued with Fixed Penalty Notices of £80.
PC Katy Fisher, the Reading anti-social behaviour officer, said: “Tackling graffiti has been identified as a priority issue by the community in the Central Reading neighbourhood.
“In this case the offenders have been fined, but other people engaged in this type of activity should be warned that their actions could see them being charged and facing criminal prosecutions.”
Anyone with any information about graffiti in the Central Reading neighbourhood should contact the neighbourhood team on 0845 8 505 505.
Alternatively, if you do not want to speak to police or leave your name, please contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
Thames Valley Police ~ Reading
