The graffiti includes the words 'racist', 'murderer' and 'slave owner', along with 'Black Lives Matter'. It is unclear who is behind the graffiti, but it follows statues of slave owner Edward Colston and Winston Churchill being targeted over the weekend (photos: Jonathan Gawthorpe). READ THE FULL STORY HERE.
1. Queen Victoria statue
"Black Lives Matter" was sprayed on the base of the memorial.
2. Queen Victoria statue
"Slave owner" was written on the side of the statue.
3. Queen Victoria statue
"BLM" is the acronym for Black Lives Matter.
4. Queen Victoria statue
The statue was originally in front of Leeds Town Hall.
5. Queen Victoria statue
This figure on the side of the memorial signifies the virtue of 'Peace'.
6. Queen Victoria statue
"Murderer" was written on the side of the statue.