Man arrested over defacing of Gloucester's ancient ruins

Obscene graffiti sprayed onto the historic Greyfriars ruin in Gloucester has resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old Matson man.

The graffiti made insults at the police and included a smiley face.

The arrest - on suspicion of destroying or damaging a protected ancient monument - came on Tuesday.

The man was bailed until December 6 when he will learn if he faces charges in relation to the incident.

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The ancient monastery ruins, which date back to 1231, were defaced on June 13 and has since been cleaned.