Swastika graffiti sprayed across parts of St Helier

Friday, 11 July 2025 10:30

The graffiti at Helvetia School has been covered over.

Police are investigating a spate of offensive graffiti in St Helier.

Swastikas have appeared at several locations, including at West Park, the People's Park and near Helvetia School.

They have been sprayed on cars, buildings and toilets.

Other locations have been daubed with homophobic messages.

Officers are reviewing CCTV to identify a suspect.

A statement says:

"If you have witnessed any suspicious activity overnight, or in the early hours this morning, or have CCTV in those areas, please contact us on 612612 or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800111555."

A parish worker at the scene of one of the graffiti spots told Channel 103 'it's everywhere'.

The Infrastructure department has been notified and will be attending to clean affected areas.

Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham has condemned the vandalism:

"I am deeply disturbed by the appearance of hateful graffiti in and around St Helier. These acts do not reflect who we are as a community, and I condemn them in the strongest possible terms.

"Jersey is an inclusive, tolerant, and respectful society. There is no place here for messages of hate or division. Such behaviour not only damages property, but it attempts to undermine the very values that bind us together: mutual respect, dignity, and compassion.

"This kind of cowardly and destructive act will not be tolerated. I am confident that the States of Jersey Police will investigate these incidents thoroughly, and I urge anyone with information to come forward.

"Now more than ever, we must stand together as a community, united in our diversity and proud of the strength it brings. Let us respond with resolve to protect and uphold the inclusive spirit that defines our Island."