The local Stand Up To Racism group tweeted that 'overnight a cowardly racist has decided to spread hate... We are the majority and cowardly racists are not welcome'.
Image:Anyone with information on the damage to the Wharton memorial is asked to call Durham police on 101.
There was also criticism of the government, with protesters urging ministers to take a firmer stand on the issue.
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