Northumbria Police have appealed for witnesses because someone wrote 'U CANT CHANGE SEX!' on a bridge, and have stated that this factual statement is "offensive". The police have not appealed for witnesses for any of the other graffiti that the same bridge is covered in pic.twitter.com/pNqz5bizdM
— ripx4nutmeg (@ripx4nutmeg) September 8, 2023
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Here we are:
#APPEAL We are appealing for information after transphobic graffiti was left at various locations on Tyneside.
In recent weeks, officers have received numerous reports of the graffiti being painted on a section of the High Level Bridge.
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— Northumbria Police (@northumbriapol) September 5, 2023
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The graffiti has previously been cleaned up by @gateshead cleaning teams only for new offensive slogans to be left in their place. Transphobic graffiti has also been left on a number of bus stops on High West Street and Durham Road, both in the Gateshead area. (2/4)
Hate crime of any kind is never acceptable and a thorough investigation is underway to find those responsible. We are working with our partners to address the issue and ensure any graffiti such as this is quickly removed. (3/4)
Anyone who has been affected by seeing the graffiti can find out more about support available by emailing teambe@be-north.org.uk 💻📲 Witnesses with information should use the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website or call 101, quoting log number NP-20230831-0362. (4/4)
Mick Hartley 
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