Police investigate graffiti in Hinckley

Police have been handed CCTV footage after a spike in graffiti across Hinckley town centre

The damage, reported late on Monday evening, has affected a number of business premises in areas including Queens Park, Upper Castle Street, Castle Street, The Borough and Lancaster Road.

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council say two individuals have been clearly captured on multiple town centre cameras, with images and video now passed to Leicestershire Police.

Investigations are ongoing as officers work to identify those responsible. 

The authorities believe much of the graffiti happened after 9:30pm on 16th March 2026. 

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told Fosse 107:

"We are investigating after multiple buildings were sprayed with graffiti in the Castle Street, Regent Street, and Hollycroft area on Monday evening (16 March). Enquiries are continuing. No arrests have been made.Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting 26000155841."