A fish and chip shop has been vandalised with paint, days after it was barricaded with fridges.

Staff at Big Ben's Fish & Grill, in Loose Road, had to fight their way through a wall of around 20 white goods after the shop was targeted in a "peaceful protest" over another business's eviction on Wednesday.

But this morning they found that cans of pink and grey paint had been slung at the windows of the beleagueredchippie.

Police say they are investigating the criminal damage, which happened between 11.20pm and 11.30pm last night.

RA Property Management which looks after the building is expected to make a statement today.