Yobs hunted after graffiti attacks

Residents reported two incidents in one day including the Parochial Hall in Sowerby being defaced, while a car in nearby South Terrace was also damaged after a line of paint was sprayed down its side.

The next day, blue paint was found sprayed on to the wall of a footpath which runs alongside Cod Beck and under the road bridge which runs over the beck, while the day after, three men were seen to spray paint on to a wall on Chapel Street, before making off in the direction of Town End.

Sergeant Lindsey Midgley, of Thirsk safer neighbourhood team, said: “These incidents are obviously upsetting for the people of Thirsk who take great pride in their community.

“I am appealing to anyone who can help the police investigation to get in contact and help find those responsible.”

The incidents took place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday last week.

Anyone with information that can help the police with their enquiries is urged to contact Sgt Midgley, on 0845 60 60 24 7.