Police investigating hateful graffiti at Dundas park and school

Hamilton police are investigatinghateful graffiti targeting black and Jewish people that has appeared in a Dundas park and schoolyard in recent weeks.

Racial slurs havebeen spray painted on paths atVeteran's Memorial Park and swastikas have beencarved into a sign and playground slide.

This past weekend swear words, slurs and swastikas were drawn in chalk on the pavement and doors of nearbySt. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School.

CBC News has viewed images of the hate speech, but decided not to publish them.

In an email, aspokesperson for Hamilton police said the service is investigating as both incidents are considered criminal offences and hate crimes.

Anyone with information about the graffiti is asked to contact policeat 905-546-5678.