A 17-YEAR-OLD girl has been charged in connection with a vandalism incident which saw a swastika spray painted on the floor at a children’s play park in the Borders. 

She was charged today (Friday) in relation to graffiti reported at Shedden Park and Inch Road in Kelso on August 3, according to police.

The town’s community council strongly condemned the vandalism in a social media post earlier this month.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Relevant reports will be submitted. Many thanks to the local community for their assistance in this investigation.”