AN APPEAL for information has been launched after vandals daubed graffiti onto a historic castle.

Castell Dinas Bran, which sits on a hilltop above Llangollen, is popular with locals and tourists alike.

But this week the 13th century castle has been the subject of paw prints being spray-painted onto it.

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North Wales Police's Rural Crime Team say the Gate House wall of the site has been damaged by the vandals.

Castell Dinas Bran is looked after by CADW, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. They are aware of the incident and are working to rectify it. 

Officers are now appealing for witnesses to come forward and help identify those responsible.

Denbighshire Free Press:

PIC: An aerial view of the damage done to the castle wall. PIC: NWP Rural Crime Team.

A statement from the force read: "The team are appealing for any witnesses to the graffitiing of the Gate house of Castell Dinas Bran nr Llangollen.

"Cadw are aware of the damage and will take steps to rectify it. However if you have seen anything please contact the team on 101 or via webchat reference B035381."