At least six mini-roundabouts in Birmingham have been vandalised to look like St George's flags.

>The damaged roundabouts in the Kings Heath and Yardley Wood areas include one at the junction of Brandwood Road and Woodthorpe Road; one at Yardley Wood Road and also at Haunch Lane.

West Midlands Police said it had not received any reports about them, but a complaint of criminal damage made by the local authority or a member of the public would be investigated.

>The BBC has contacted Birmingham City Council for comment.

Speaking about the roundabouts, a woman who lives near Woodthorpe Road in Kings Heath said: "This is sheer, wanton vandalism."

>"The council doesn't have the money to fix the potholes, let alone repaint mini islands," she added.

A man also living close to Woodthorpe Road stated it was " not patriotic, it just feels like an excuse for xenophobia.

>"There are better ways to show pride - ways that are inclusive and respectful, not resorting to vandalism."

Another woman living in Kings Heath said: "They make me feel very uncomfortable and do not represent me.

>"I've been considering painting over the one I go past every day."

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