Closed circuit television could be put on a Colchester estate to stop the increase in petty vandalism.

Prettygate was targeted by nuisance vandals over the weekend with damage caused to the church, library, shops and houses.

But residents say this is not the first time the estate has been hit and are calling for a step-up in security.

By Louise Fuller

Reporter's e-mail: louise_fuller@thisisessex.co.uk

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