A police probe has started after homophobic and racial slurs were painted on a path in a Scots park.
The vile messages in Meadows Park, Falkirk, which use the words "n****rs" and f***ts" were discovered by a disgusted local earlier today, Friday July, 23.
It's claimed those who live nearby are being terrorised by groups of up to 30 thugs on a regular basis, and are now calling for tougher action to stamp out the anti-social behaviour in the area.
Pictures sent to the Daily Record also show bottles of vodka and broken glass scattered over the grass and footpath in the park.
Residents have also reported finding used condoms and paraphernalia lying about.
One local, who did not want to be named, told the Record: "It's getting beyond a joke all of this.
"No matter how many times you report it, nothing is being done about it. Teenagers will be teenagers, but this behaviour just isn't acceptable.
"I don't even try to confront them anymore because all you get is a mouth full of abuse from them.
"It's quite intimidating if I'm honest. At times there can be about 30 of them hanging about under the trees. And then sometimes they split into separate groups.
"I've also walked past and smelt cannabis before.
"A lot of people who live in my street are elderly and are scared of the teens. I't not the first time my garden has been vandalised by them.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We received a report of graffiti and vandalism at a park on Bellsmeadow Road in Falkirk around 12.30pm on Friday 23 July.
"Enquiries into this are ongoing."
A spokesman for Falkirk Council said the graffiti will be removed: “We will arrange for the removal of the offensive graffiti as a priority.
"Any concerns regarding anti-social behaviour should be reported to Police Scotland on 101.
"We carry out regular clean-ups of the park.”
