UNION flags and bunting have been torn down ahead of Twelfth celebrations at a field in Co Tyrone in what police are treating as a hate crime.
The incident at the village of Castlecaufield has been condemned as a "sectarian motivated action" by an MLA.
It is understood the items were targeted at around 9.30pm on Sunday at the field on the outskirts of the village, which will host a gathering of Orange Order members today.
UUP MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Tom Elliott, said the vandalism was "absolutely disgraceful".
"A lot of hard work goes into preparation for the Twelfth and to see such bigoted behaviour towards our culture is disheartening," Mr Elliott said.
He said that today's event is a "joyous occasion that brings family and friends together at this time of year", adding: "I will be liaising with the PSNI about this sectarian motivated action."
Dungannon DUP councillor Clement Cuthbertson said the incident "will not deter the Brethren and their families from having a glorious Twelfth demonstration in the village".
A PSNI spokesperson told The Irish News: "The incident is being treated as a hate crime and enquiries are ongoing.
"Anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call police in Dungannon on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 393 11/07/22."