BRIDGE OF WEIR residents were left shocked after disgusting vandals spray painted racist graffiti over a kids play area.

Sick thugs wrote derogatory slogans such as 'Keep Scotland white' and sprayed Nazi signs on the playground which is a popular area for young kids.

And residents are appealing for anyone with information about those responsible to contact police.

The vandalism was cleared away by Renfrewshire Council's Graffiti Squad after it was reported but it is not the first time the playground, which is located at the park just off Horsewood Road, has been damaged by vandals.

Two grandparents - who were visiting the playground with their granddkids - were horrified when they saw the graffiti.

They said: "It's just disgraceful people would do this damage to a much-needed facility for children.

"It doesn't reflect well on young people from this area and you wouldn't expect this kind of racism in Bridge of Weir.

"Children use this play area a lot and we often bring our grandchildren here so for it to be defaced with racist abuse is shocking.

"It shows we need more policing around this area." One mum, who lives near the park, said: "For racist graffiti to appear in a playground for children is shocking.

"My two children sometimes use the play area and it isn't very good having to explain what racist names mean when they are so young.

"The council have spent a lot of money but it is a waste when vandals ruin it like that." Community Council leader Sandy Clark added: "The council did react quickly in removing the graffiti but it is unacceptable for people to behave in such a manner.

"We hope the community wardens and community police take an interest in this area over the summer." A Renfrewshire Council spokesperson said: "We prioritise cleaning away graffiti of a racist nature.

"It's particularly disappointing that a facility used by children was targeted in this way.

"However, our staff have acted quickly to remove the offending graffiti." If you wish to report incidents of vandalism phone 0141 842 4448.