A HEADSTONE has been damaged and other graves have been attacked at a church graveyard in Banbridge.
The headstone was kicked over at Banbridge graveyard on Lurgan Road in the Co Down town.
Police said ornaments and flowers on two other graves were vandalised.
Officers said there was also some evidence that drugs had been taken in the area.
A police spokesman said the vandalism was reported to them shortly after 11.30am yesterday.
"This is an appalling act of criminal damage," he said.
"A graveyard is a place for quiet reflection to peacefully pay respects to loved ones who are no longer with us.
"The damage caused to these gravesites shows a total lack of respect and is very upsetting for grieving loved ones.
"Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing."
Police asked anyone with information to contact them on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
