Arrest made after graffiti 'surge' in two towns

An arrest has been made as police investigate a "significant surge" in graffiti in two Surrey towns.

Police said a 19-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to council property and since bailed as as officers continued their investigation.

In recent weeks, there were multiple reports of graffiti in both Woking and Guildford with the tag Wormy, Surrey Police said.

The force said it had identified at least 64 separate instances of graffiti across the two towns, "marking a significant surge in property damage".

A Neighbourhood Policing Team for Guildford spokesperson said: "We understand that criminal damage such as graffiti can impact the local community and damage the surroundings."

Guildford Borough Council previously appealed for the public's help to "keep our streets clean and safe" and said Crimestoppers was offering a £1,000 reward for information about Wormy.

Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to [email protected] or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.