A 'phantom graffiti sprayer' has been causing mayhem again in Grantham streets.

For the 3rd time parking signs situated in East Street and Agnes Street near the town centre have been targeted by spray paint vandals on the 30 minute and no waiting signs.

The vandalism follows similar mayhem last September, as previously reported.

County and district councillor Ray Wootten said: "Instead of damaging signs which could lead to the offender being arrested and prosecuted for Criminal Damage, it would have been better to discuss their concerns with their local councillor.

"On Manthorpe Road opposite Slate Mill this is just what residents have done which is to put a case forward to remove restrictions.

"This is currently being assessed by Lincolnshire Highways, however residents living close to the town centre are calling for the opposite, where they want restrictions introduced to stop motorists parking all day long."

Coun Wootten further explained: "Another solution to the problem would be the introduction of a residents parking scheme.

"Several years ago a survey of the area found the majority of residents with no off street parking were in favour of such a scheme, however those numbers fell in a second survey due to the fact that it has to be a paid scheme, so it collapsed."

If anyone has any information to identify the offender/s please contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111