A spate of racism and vandalism is 'hitting the pockets' of taxpayers according to a town council.

An increase in unsavoury incidents in Liskeard has concerned councillors.

Earlier this month a group shouted racist abuse at the staff house of the Annapurna Indian restaurant.

Town councillor Chris Ferguson claims there have been similar incidents at the kebab takeaway on West Street and on the Chinese community.

Further details in this week's Cornish Times.