Graffiti attacks on South Tyneside
Homes and businesses have been targeted in a spate of graffiti attacks on South Tyneside.
The attacks happened sometime between Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2 in Jarrow and Hebburn.
Nine properties were vandalised, ranging from council premises, houses and businesses.
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