Racist graffiti sprayed on toilet walls has marred a scenic riverside beauty spot.

The vandalism is part of a wider range of incidents which happened across Thorpe St Andrew last weekend.

Beauty spot River Green, next to the River Yare, was subject to the abhorrent graffiti on its toilet walls. 

Sir George Morse Park had a toilet seat smashed and urinals filled with shingle.

Fitzmaurice Park's youth shelter was also covered in graffiti.

The incidents happened within a couple of miles of each other, in Thorpe St AndrewThe incidents happened within a couple of miles of each other, in Thorpe St Andrew (Image: Google Maps)

Michelle Barron, chief executive officer for Thorpe St Andrew Town Council, said he is "very disappointed" about the incidents - all located within a couple of miles of each other.

He said: "Although vandalism happens in Thorpe St Andrew from time to time we're very disappointed to see several instances over the weekend across River Green, as well as the Sir George Morse and Fitzmaurice parks.

"These range from vandalism of public toilets, attempts to start fires and several acts of graffiti - some very racist and offensive in nature.

Graffiti found on the Fitzmaurice Park youth shelterGraffiti found on the Fitzmaurice Park youth shelter (Image: Thorpe St Andrew Town Council)

"Our parks and estates team are working very hard at this time of year to keep the public spaces maintained and presentable for our residents to enjoy.

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"Yesterday alone five man hours were lost rectifying and repairing areas as a result of vandalism.

Sir George Morse Park had a toilet seat smashed and urinals filled with shingleSir George Morse Park had a toilet seat smashed and urinals filled with shingle (Image: Google Maps)

"This has had a knock on effect to the planned maintenance the team had diarised for the day.

"We would ask that anyone who sees vandalism at our parks to contact us."

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"All incidents have been reported to the police."

The graffiti sprayed on the toilet walls, in River Green, was described as racist and offensiveThe graffiti sprayed on the toilet walls, in River Green, was described as racist and offensive (Image: Archant)

It is unclear if all three incidents were carried out by the same vandals. 

Norfolk police have been contacted for comment on the incidents.

In October 2022 students from Thorpe Sixth Form redecorated the shelter in Fitzmaurice Park as part of a joint project with the town council.

Part of Sir George Morse Park had to be closed off after a broken piece of a climbing frame was discovered in July 2023.