EXMOUTH police, investigating more than 50 vandalism attacks on the town, costing �67,000, have arrested four people, aged between 17 and 21, it was announced today.

EXMOUTH police, investigating more than 50 vandalism attacks on the town, costing �67,000, have arrested four people, aged between 17 and 21, it was announced today.

Police said they had been charged with causing criminal damage and released on police bail.

The police yesterday launched a public appeal for help through the Journal after scores of businesses had the letters 'NKS' scratched onto shop windows.

PC Mat Helm said the police were still keen to hear from anyone with further information by calling Crimestoppers on 0800555111

Earlier this week, police released CCTV footage of youths they would like to interview.