The basketball court of Billings Field was extensively graffitited during Saturday night, and Boston Police said some of the paint was still fresh as of 8 a.m.

On the far basketball court (there are two basketball courts at Billings), there was white paint with "(Expletive) Westie" and "East Dedham" and "E D" in a cross-like symbol, according to a Boston Police report.

Detectives took photos of the painted words, and recovered a spackle covered with white paint, a paintcan cover, and a white paint can in a trash can.

Officers worked with Boston Fire Department's Engine 30 personnel, who came down to the court and removed much of the paint as possible, before a community event planned for Saturday morning. The BFD were able to remove much of the paint, including the profane word.