The leader of Moray Council has asked people to show their support for equal rights through means other than vandalism after Black Lives Matter slogans were spray-painted at a park.
The pavilion at the Cooper Park in Elgin was spray painted with messages of support for the campaign, while equipment was also damaged.
It is understood that the incident took place on Saturday night.
Some of the graffiti on the pavilion has been painted over, but still can be read.
Moray Council leader Graham Leadbitter has urged people to express their support for the Black Lives Matter movement in other methods rather than by damaging public property.
Mr Leadbitter said: “I was made aware of the vandalism incident and I will speak to council officers about it.
“Following the ongoing worldwide protests against racism it has certainly highlighted a huge problem in society that has to be tackled.
“I personally fully support the Black Lives Matter campaign but would urge people to express that support without causing damage to property.”
Cooper Park has been a public institute since 1903, when Sir George Cooper gifted both the park and Grant Lodge to the people of Elgin.
Since then it has became one of the most well-used places in the region, with families often having picnics there when the weather is nice.
