Police have responded to a report of wilful damage at a public male bathroom, located at the junction of Victoria Street and Washington Street.

It appears that over the weekend someone entered the bathroom and wrote what are being described as hateful comments on the walls, said a police spokesman.

An investigation into the matter is now under way and police are appealing to the public for assistance in finding the person or persons responsible.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to call police on 295-0011 or the confidential and anonymous crime stoppers hotline number on 800-8477.