Swastika, Racial Slur Written On Tennis Court At Darien's Weed Beach: Police

DARIEN, CT — A swastika and an unnamed racial slur were discovered written on a tennis court at Darien's Weed Beach Park on Saturday morning, May 27, according to police.

Officers responded to the scene just before 11 a.m. after the vandalism was reported.

"Officers observed that on one of the tennis courts in the complex, several racially charged markings had been made," wrote Darien police in a statement. "One marking was in the shape of a 'swastika' and the other was a racial slur. A third word was observed, but was illegible."

The size of the swastika was approximately 18x18 inches, and the racial slur was approximately 12x36 inches.

"The markings were made in chalk, therefore responding officers were able to completely clean the markings immediately. There was no permanent damage to the court."

Officers asked around to find any witnesses to the incident, or further evidence, but were unsuccessful, and there are currently no suspects.

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