Hull derelict homes transformed by graffiti artists

Graffiti artists have painted more than 20 homes earmarked for demolition.

More than 100 artists took part in the two-day event in the Preston Road area of Hull.

Fire chiefs said a similar event held in 2018 had led to a reduction in anti social behaviour and arson attacks.

Among the designs was a tribute to student Libby Squire whose body was found in the Humber estuary seven weeks after she went missing.

Hull City Council provided 22 houses to organisers Bankside Gallery who arranged for designs to be created by artists including, Dilk, Penfold, Marcus Method, and Krek.

Dave Collingwood, manager of East Hull Fire Station, had previously said that the 2018 event had had a positive impact.

"We've seen a really significant decrease in not just the actual arson in the area but the anti-social behaviour as well," he said.

"For example in the Marfleet area we've seen around a 41% reduction, which is huge."

Ollie Marshall, from Bankside Gallery, an arts collective in Hull, said the drop in anti-social behaviour was unexpected, but the graffiti projects had "put a lot of pride back into the area".

He added: "From speaking to people locally, they really love the fact that it's gone from grey to colour."

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