Vandalism of Angela Rayner’s Hove flat treated as ‘criminal damage’

Sussex Police said they are aware of graffiti outside an address in Hove and that the matter is being treated as criminal damage.

The force said it is proactively making enquiries to gather information as to the circumstances.

A spokesman said: “We will be contacting the homeowner to identify and address any further concerns.

“Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting serial 528 of 04/09.”

Graffiti daubed outside the apartment building in Hove, East Sussex, where Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner owns a second home. (Image: PA Wire) Ms Rayner’s flat in Hove has been graffitied with the words “tax evader” following her admission yesterday that she had made a “mistake” underpaying stamp duty on the property.

She referred herself to standards adviser Sir Laurie Magnus.

The word “b***” along with a much larger sign saying “tax evader!” have been pictured on a white wall on the outside of the property.

Across the road, “Tax evader Rayner” and “Rayner tax avoidance” have been graffitied on construction chipboard.

A spokesman for Ms Rayner said the vandalism is “totally unjustifiable and beyond the pale”.

The spokesman said: “This vandalism to residents’ homes is totally unjustifiable and beyond the pale.

“Neither Angela nor her neighbours deserve to be subjected to harassment and intimidation.

“It will rightly be a matter for the police to take action as they deem appropriate.”

Brighton and Hove City Council has been approached for comment.