A local resident called the graffiti 'heartbreaking' ahead of planned events to commemorate Armistice Day at the weekend - with politicians warning protesters to stay away.
Police support officers are guarding the Cenotaph in Rochdale after 'Free Palestine' was painted across it ahead of Remembrance Sunday. It follows two incidents at the cenotaph, one on Monday and one today. It is understood the graffiti appeared on Tuesday afternoon. Two teenagers, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been charged with intentionally or recklessly causing public nuisance. Speaking to Sky News, Billy Howarth, from Rochdale, described it as 'heartbreaking'.
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