Seaside town suffers wave of graffiti attacks

White graffiti on a light brown brick wall, which says 'lenk'. To the right of it is a small patch of graffiti written in black ink, which says 'lenk'Image source, Great Yarmouth Borough Council
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Great Yarmouth Borough Council said it was working with police to find those responsible

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Vandals have carried out a spate of graffiti attacks across a town, a council has said.

Dozens of buildings were defaced in Great Yarmouth between 01:30 and 04:00 GMT on 20 February.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council said three people in dark hooded tops were seen on CCTV spraying paint.

Norfolk Police said it was investigating multiple reports of criminal damage.

Paul Wells, Conservative portfolio holder for environment and sustainability, licensing and waste, said: ''We are determined to do all we can to work with the police to bring these three to justice, and will do all we can to identify them and see them prosecuted.

''We will not tolerate those who contribute to creating a negative impression of our community and we continue to work with residents, business owners and other partners as we all try to make Great Yarmouth safer and cleaner for everyone."

A glass trolley bay with the word 'Noktifer' spray painted black on the side. Trolleys with red handles are located within the trolley bay.Image source, Great Yarmouth Borough Council
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A trolley bay was among the structures targeted

Buildings in the town centre and along the seafront were among those targeted.

The council has urged businesses to have their properties cleaned.

A Norfolk Police spokesperson added: "Officers are working with local partners to progress various lines of enquiry.

"Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch, either online or by calling 101, directing their information to PC Nigel Robinson."

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