MADISON, Wis. — The UW-Madison Police Department is investigating after parts of Library Mall and Bascom Hall were vandalized with red paint early Friday.

According to UWPD, the damage included the Hagenah Fountain and areas across the front of Bascom Hall, including around the Abraham Lincoln statue, the stairs and the front doors. Police said flyers were also posted on the building.

UW-Madison Facilities Planning & Management crews were on site Friday afternoon cleaning the affected areas.

In a press release, the university said, "Criminal damage to the university’s buildings and spaces — for any reason or purpose — is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The university will take all appropriate steps under applicable criminal statutes and campus policies to hold responsible indivi

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