VANDALS have attacked two churches in Brightlingsea.

Offensive graffiti was sprayed on the wall of St James's Church, in High Street, while bricks were thrown through a window of the St Sabina Church in Richard Avenue.

Both incidents took place at 1am on Sunday, July 14.

Essex Police believes they may be linked.

Anyone with information call Sgt Simon Tattershall on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.