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Just weeks after thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money was spent removing it, the provocative designs returned, with the culprit even scribbling the message 'clean it up again'. Infuriated councillors have held talks with West Mercia Police and want the people responsible to pay criminal damages. Deputy Mayor Sue Brazier tells Tom Edwards how the underpass at Tagwell Road is owned by National Highways, who say removing graffiti from their land costs 'significant time and money', to the tune of £10,000. A National Highways statement said the organisation 'supports the police and the local authority in their attempts to stamp out these acts of vandalism'. West Mercia Police said: 'We understand the frustration that graffiti brings to the Droitwich community, and those responsible need to be aware that graffiti and tagging are not victimless crimes.' They added the situation is being taken 'very seriously' and regular patrols are taking place in the town.