Police in Shetland are appealing for information after the war memorial in Lerwick was vandalised.
“SNP” was sprayed onto the monument near the town hall sometime overnight.
The incident was reported to police shortly after 8am and inquiries are ongoing.
Chief Inspector Lindsay Tulloch said: “Vandalism is never acceptable in any circumstances and damaging a war memorial is a particularly disrespectful act.
“This has caused considerable upset in the local community and I have spoken with the local authority and asked that the memorial is cleaned as promptly as possible.
“Our inquiries are ongoing and at early stage. We would urge anyone who may have seen anything suspicious overnight in the area or has any other information which could help to come forward.”
Anyone with information can contact police in Lerwick on 101, quoting reference 573 of August 22, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police appeal after Lerwick War Memorial vandalised
