Public buildings in Ringmer were vandalised by catapults and ball bearings over the weekend.

Lewes Neighbourhood Policing Team said multiple establishments were targeted with ball bearings – including the church which suffered damage to its stain glass windows.

Sussex Police said three youths were identified and paid a visit by the Lewes Neighbourhood Policing Team, where their catapults were seized.

Lewes Police tweeted: “Following hard work from the Lewes Neighbourhood Policing Team, 3 local youth's were identified. These youths were visited and their catapults seized.”