Villagers in Aston have been left shaken after a series of offensive racist slogans were sprayed at several publicly accessible locations across the parish.
Scope of the vandalism
Incidents were recorded at multiple spots around the village, with messages painted on pavements, in a cemetery car park and on roadsides. The locations identified by the parish council include:
- All Saints Way (pavement)
- Convers Drive
- Village cemetery car park
- Alexandra Road
- Aughton Road area
Parish councillors described the acts as vandalism and have condemned the language used. They say the graffiti is completely at odds with the character of the community and are urging anyone who witnesses further incidents to notify the appropriate authorities.
“Racist graffiti and vandalism is completely unacceptable.”
Community response and next steps
The statement from Aston Parish Council reiterated that the parish is intended to be a welcoming environment and that there is no place for racism, hatred or intimidation. Officials asked residents to report any further occurrences so action can be taken and the area kept respectful for all.
At this stage no further details have been released about any suspects or progress in tracing those responsible. The council’s public appeal is expected to assist police inquiries and council efforts to remove the graffiti promptly.
| Location | Type of site |
|---|---|
| All Saints Way | Pavement |
| Convers Drive | Roadside |
| Village cemetery car park | Car park |
| Alexandra Road | Roadside |
| Aughton Road area | Roadside |
What residents should do
- If you see graffiti or vandalism in Aston, report it to the local police via 101 or the online reporting service.
- Preserve any evidence (photographs are useful) but avoid disturbing the scene.
- Contact Aston Parish Council with details if incidents occur on council land so removal can be arranged.
The parish council’s message underlines a community approach: to challenge hateful behaviour, support those targeted and work with the authorities to prevent repeat offences. Further updates will depend on police enquiries and any formal reports lodged by residents or council staff.
Kwame Clarke
Rotherham Community Correspondent, InfoRadar
