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Les Dennis graffiti mystery in Norwich | Les Dennis graffiti mystery in Norwich |
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Les Dennis has denied being responsible for a spate of graffiti in Norwich city centre. | Les Dennis has denied being responsible for a spate of graffiti in Norwich city centre. |
The entertainer took to Twitter to refute claims he is behind a series of "tags" featuring his name. | The entertainer took to Twitter to refute claims he is behind a series of "tags" featuring his name. |
The 64-year-old, who is best known for presenting Family Fortunes, simply tweeted: "It wasn't me." | The 64-year-old, who is best known for presenting Family Fortunes, simply tweeted: "It wasn't me." |
Norwich City Council said it aimed to clear up all graffiti within two weeks of it being reported. | |
Dennis' name has been spray-painted at several locations in the city, including Hansard Lane, off Fishergate, and St Benedict's Street. | |
Some of the "artwork" has already been removed but fans of the former Coronation Street star have been quick to post their own sightings on social media. | |
Dennis has previously spoken about his love for Norfolk and has had a holiday home in the county for many years. | |
A spokeswoman for Norwich City Council said: "We ask residents to report incidents of graffiti on council property and public areas via our website in order to make sure our service runs efficiently. | |
"Where possible, we remove offensive or racist graffiti within 24 hours and all other graffiti within 14 days." | |
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