A war memorial in Lewisham has been daubed with anti-Israel graffiti.

The graffiti was discovered on a memorial in Lewisham High Street on November 13.

The damage is believed to have been carried out between midday on November 12 and 9am on November 13.

It has since been removed by the local authority.

PC Andrew Dobson, who is investigating the incident, said: “Criminal damage and offensive comments of this nature are completely unacceptable and our team are doing all we can to identify those responsible.

“We know that incidents like this cause significant concern in our communities and we will be relentless in targeting those who commit such offences.

“We are asking anyone in the area on Sunday evening or overnight to think back as to whether they saw anything that could help us with our enquiries.”

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Officers are appealing for information after anti-Israel graffiti was found on a war memorial in Lewisham.

“The graffiti was discovered on the memorial, on Lewisham High Street, on Monday, 13 November.

“The damage was believed to have been carried out between midday on Sunday, 12 November and 9am on Monday, 13 November.

“It has since been removed by the local authority.

“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC quoting ref 3230309/23 .

“You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.”