RACIST graffiti has been sprayed on a pavement in a North Yorkshire town, police say.

North Yorkshire Police said the hate-related criminal damage occurred in Goslipgate in Pickering overnight between September 4  and September 5.

The force are appealing for information and a spokesperson said anyone who can assist the investigation with information can email louise.neville-beck@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Louise Neville-Beck, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240161910 when passing on information.