An imprint of JK Rowling's hands have been struck by vandals in her adopted home city of Edinburgh. Pictures have emerged of the handprints smeared in blood-like red paint with the transgender pride flag planted next to it.
The children's author has recently become embroiled in a bitter row with the transgender community after voicing what have been termed 'homophobic' and 'transphobic' views.
She reportedly said hormones taken by many trans people are "a new kind of conversion therapy", reports EdinburghLive. The Harry Potter writer has been very vocal about her opinions regarding the trans community.
She recently wrote: "Many health professionals are concerned that young people struggling with their mental health are being shunted