Spate of 'tagging' affects East Lothian town

Evidence of prolific ‘tagging’, a form of graffiti, has been spotted all over walls in an East Lothian town.
By Katharine Hay
Published 8th Jan 2021, 14:48 BST
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Officers have appealed to the public for information about the spray painted words which have been spreading about Musselburgh over the last few weeks.

A range of buildings and features in the town have been affected.

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The most popular tags written are BAKU and KTR, according to police.

Evidence of 'tagging' in Musselburgh picture: Police ScotlandEvidence of 'tagging' in Musselburgh picture: Police Scotland
Evidence of 'tagging' in Musselburgh picture: Police Scotland

A police spokesman said: “Over recent weeks it has come to police attention that the issue of “tagging” has become very prevalent in the Musselburgh area.

"Disused buildings, walls of businesses, bus shelters, various street furniture including signage, bins and broadband exchange boxes are all being targeted.

“The main tags noted are “BAKU” and “KTR”

“Any information regarding who could be the culprit or indeed knowledge of what “BAKU” may stand for please contact PC Hughes Musselburgh Community Policing on non-emergency police contact number 101.”