Winnipeg high school targeted with antisemitic graffiti

Kelvin High School in Winnipeg had antisemitic graffiti found on its exterior; the Winnipeg School Division notified police and said the graffiti will be removed.

Kelvin High School in Winnipeg was targeted with antisemitic graffiti that was found on the school building, the Winnipeg School Division superintendent said. The graffiti was first noticed on Monday night. Superintendent Matt Henderson told families the division notified police and reached out to local Jewish organisations. The division said the graffiti would be removed promptly. Key facts: - Graffiti showing a swastika was found on the exterior of Kelvin High School near Academy Road and Stafford Street. - The marking was first noticed on Monday night, according to the superintendent's notice to families. - Winnipeg police have been notified and the division said police will conduct an investigation to identify those responsible. - The division contacted the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, and said the graffiti would be removed immediately. Summary: The incident follows other recent antisemitic vandalism in the area, including damage reported at a nearby synagogue last week and similar markings about a year ago. A police investigation is under way and the school division has reported the matter to community partners and arranged for removal of the graffiti.