Targeting graffiti (From News Shopper)

Targeting graffiti

5:06pm Thursday 4th December 2003 in

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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.