Overview

• English Heritage says the red material attached at Westbury has been taken down and potential peg damage is being assessed.
• Wiltshire Police state no offences are suspected at Westbury and no investigation is under way.
• North Yorkshire Police confirm the Kilburn White Horse incident is being investigated as criminal damage after an England flag was attached.
• Councils in Wiltshire and Swindon warn that painting flags on roads and crossings is vandalism and say safety standards and repair costs guide their response.
• The actions form part of Operation Raise the Colours, which has spread flag displays and red-cross markings nationwide and drawn mixed reactions, including concerns about links to far-right figures.