York's City walls and church daubed with runic symbols

The wooden front door of St Olave's church was among the locations targeted

Vandals have daubed elaborate rune-like symbols across York's city walls and a 13th century church.

North Yorkshire Police said the red graffiti had been found at a least five locations over the weekend, including at St Olave's church in Marygate.

A police spokesperson said the public had been "quite rightly shocked" by the vandalism.

The force has appealed for anyone with information about the incidents to come forward.

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A red symbol was also discovered on part of York's city walls