VIDEO UPDATE: Mystery artist highlights potholes in Louth with penis paintings
The ‘artwork’ was shared by the Potholes of Lincolnshire Facebook page today (June 3), in an apparent bid to highlight the problem and pressure the authorities into repairing them.
The anonymous culprit also painted the tag ‘Wanksy’ - a play on the name of popular street artist Banksy - next to the pothole.
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Hide AdSimilar graffiti around potholes has been documented elsewhere in the country in previous years, in the hope of pressuring councils to act more quickly in carrying out repairs to the roads.
This afternoon, the Leader received correspondence from someone purporting to be ‘Wanksy’, who said: “The motivation is people are fed up of the state of our streets, ones we drive, walk, and cycle on.
“It is dangerous and is costing us money on repairs, and people are getting injured.”
The Leader has contacted Lincolnshire County Council for comment.
• Do you agree with such actions being taken to draw attention to potholes, or is it a step too far? Leave your comments below.