Racist graffiti on Dundee wall ‘result of influences’ as latest anti-immigration demo takes place.

The graffiti, which included the word “N…..,” surfaced in the city on Saturday morning. Vile racist graffiti was daubed on a wall in Dundee over the weekend, just hours before the city’s most recent anti-immigrant march.

The N-word was spray painted on the wall of a bridge over the Dighty Burn near Fairfield football pitches on Drumgeith Road. Anti-racist supporters promptly covered up the message once it was reported to them on Saturday morning.

The graffiti appeared as anti-immigrant and counter-protesters clashed for the sixth time in Dundee, in a raucous but generally peaceful demonstration.

Police create ‘no man’s land’

While the anti-racist protestors were as loud and numerous as they had been in recent weeks outside the Alloway Centre, the number of anti-immigrant demonstrators appeared to be far lower.

The cops kept the two groups well apart. There was a large “no man’s land” space in the middle, guarded by uniformed officers on both sides.

Harvey Duke, senior steward at the Dundee Trades Union Council march, was outraged by the racist graffiti.

He stated, “We have to believe that this horrific, racist graffiti appeared as a direct result of the current high level of emotion in Dundee.” “We do not know who left it, but anti-racist supporters went along very quickly to remove it.”

‘Horrific graffiti’ influenced by recent events claim

Mr Duke added, “Week after week, there has been genuine hatred from the far right at these gatherings.

“They have shown disturbing placards and screamed extremely racist remarks about us and the neighbours here.

“We’ve seen that their numbers appear to be down this weekend. “We want to make it very obvious that we will continue to appear until racism is eliminated.

“There is no place for it in Dundee.”

He stated, “We have worked with the police. “The divide they’ve built between our two groups has been extremely effective in keeping problems at bay. In prior weeks, we’ve had eggs, rocks, and eggs hurled at us.

“Now the gap is too large for that to occur. “There have been heated exchanges in the past but we are grateful that seems to have lessened to some extent.”

Calls for demos to end

Last week, the Stobswell Forum called with anti-immigrant activists to stop their acts. According to the report, locals are fearful and anxious.

Group chairman Colin Clement stated, “We recognise that everyone has the right to protest and voice their opinions. “However, we are concerned that these demonstrations are spreading dread, anxiety, and alarm in Stobswell.

“We would ask everyone involved, on both sides, to reconsider their actions.” Every weekend, several ‘patriots’ congregate in Stobswell to demand’safety’ from ‘illegal immigrants’.

They make the assertion that “undocumented working and fighting-age men are getting dumped in our local community” . Counter-protesters from Stand Up to Racism Tayside have confronted them on each occasion.

They, in turn, claim that “the far right targets refugees.” They additionally assert that “the rhetoric now being spread is outrageous and based on misinformation and fear-mongering” .

During one protest, two guys were charged.

Approximately 50 to 60 anti-immigrant protesters gathered outside the Alloway Centre.

Many people held Saltire, Union Jack, and Lion Rampant flags and banners, seeking protection from illegal immigrants. They were met by approximately 120 counter-demonstrators in a standoff on Alloway Place.

To keep the rival demonstrators separate, up to 50 police officers were draughted in from around the region, including Fife.

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