Targeting graffiti

5:06pm Thursday 4th December 2003

LEWISHAM East's MP has helped launch an initiative to catch yobs who damage trains with graffiti.

Bridget Prentice visited Lewisham station to promote the Name that Tag campaign, a Government programme encouraging people to turn in graffiti vandals.

The campaign, backed by clean-ups in the worst affected areas, will feature posters of the most prolific tags on trains and in stations.

Mrs Prentice said: "This initiative will give our community the support it needs to wipe out graffiti on our trains, tubes, railway bridges and bus stops."

Lewisham resident David Ladd, 61, a guide for the London Tourist Board, said: "The station is one of the grottiest in the metropolis. We ought to offer a better face to visitors."

Those giving information could be eligible for a 500 reward. Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.