The PSNI are treating graffiti in Ballymena as "sectarian hate crimes" after a man was arrested on suspicion of 25 counts of criminal damage.
Police said a was arrested on April 8 shortly after 10pm in the vicinity of Albert Place.
Most of the graffiti was of a sectarian nature, police say.
Inspector Mick Wood said: "It was reported that incidents included graffiti, using white paint, that was daubed onto various properties in the area, including on Sydney Lane, High Street, Albert Place, the local Court House and premises on Lower Mill Street as well as two vehicles.
"The 25-year-old was subsequently arrested and he remains in custody this morning, assisting us with our enquiries.
"Our enquiries are continuing and I would appeal to anyone who has information which could assist our investigation to call us on 101, and quote reference number 1926 of 08/04/20, or alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
In a joint statement, TUV Ballymena councillor Matthew Armstrong and Bannside councillor Timothy Gaston, said: “Last night we spent the evening with residents of Albert Place until the police arrived after reports reached us of the numerous instances of sectarian vandalism in the area including on the wall of West Presbyterian Church, the doctors’ surgery, vehicles and at least one shop front.
“At a time of national and international crisis the like of which few of us have seen in our lifetime communities are coming together. Sadly these actions show that there are still those with absolutely no regard for the rule of law or their neighbours.
“We commend the PSNI for responding to this serious incident and arresting a man at the scene. We very much hope that the circumstances in which this attack was carried out will be considered by the courts and that a strong message will be sent that this disgusting behaviour will not be tolerated by society.
“We would commend the council for sending out a team to clean up Albert Place this morning and very much hope that it will be back to its former glory very soon.”
