RCMP investigating after East Hants church spray-painted with swastikas

A church inEast Hants, N.S.,was spray-painted last weekend in what the RCMPsaymay behate-motivated vandalism.

On Sunday, police responded to reports of vandalism at South Rawdon United Baptist Churchon Cross 3 Road, according to a news release.

The release said swastikas and "unknown lettering" had been sprayed on the side of thechurch overnight between Feb. 11 and Feb. 12.

"Based on the initial investigation, the incident is believed to be hate-motivated," the release said.

Police want anyone with information about the vandalismto call investigators at 902-883-7077. Anonymous tips can be shared withCrime Stoppersat 1-800-222-8477.