A new hotline number has been set up for residents to report graffiti.

Target - this kiosk on Southend's Chalkwell beach is used by graffiti yobs Picture: MAXINE CLARKE

The hotline enables residents to notify council officers immediately when troublemakers spray, paint or mark property in the Southend borough.

Officers will try to remove racist or offensive grafitti within a day and other graffiti as soon as possible.

The removal service is free.

The Wipe Out Graffiti hotline number is 01702 619852.

Published Wednesday January 14, 2004

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