Two youths have been arrested following a spate of graffiti attacks in the Diss area.

Officers from the Diss Safer Neighbourhood Team have arrested and charged two 17-year-olds after offensive graffiti was sprayed on buildings throughout September.

The boys, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, have each been charged with a number of offences relating to incidents in Diss and Pulham Market.

One has been charged with three counts of burglary (non-dwelling), theft from motor vehicle, two counts of criminal damage, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving without insurance.

The other youth is charged with three counts of burglary (non-dwelling), theft from motor vehicle and two counts of criminal damage.

Both have been released on conditional bail to appear at Norwich Youth Court on Tuesday, October 25.