RACIST graffiti featuring reference to the Ku Klux Klan has been found in a city centre underpass.

The disturbing words were discovered by a member of the public this morning while walking through the underpass at Garscube Road, close to Cowcaddens Subway station.

The letters 'KKK' have been scrawled in spray paint on a wall while 'F*** Yer Blacks' has been written on a pillar within the underpass.

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Police have confirmed they have been made aware of the vandalism and have launched a probe.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ”Around 10.35am on Thursday, 16 July, 2020 a report was made to police about offensive graffiti written on an underpass in Garscube Road, Glasgow.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

Glasgow City Council has been contacted for comment.

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