North Yorkshire Police say it is 'upsetting' such an historic building has been vandalised.
Police said some of the other graffiti on the walls featured offensive language and symbols
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after "offensive graffiti" was daubed on the walls of Castle Museum in York.The boy was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage and being in possession of articles to commit criminal damage. North Yorkshire Police said it was "upsetting" the "historic and important building" had been vandalised.Habiloid via GeographThe main building dates from the late 18th Century when it was built as the debtors and female prison for the city.
Police said officers are continuing to carry out enquiries and have appealed for witnesses to get in touch.
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