Mechanic William Donnell (21) and farm labourer Mitchell Leeburn (25) appeared at Coleraine Magistrates Court yesterday.
Donnell, from Belfast Road in Larne, and Leeburn, from Deerpark Road, Kilwaughter, both face eight counts of criminal damage and a further count of possessing an article, namely spray paint, with intent to damage property. All the alleged offences occurred in Larne on Saturday.
The charges relate to graffiti at a variety of locations in the town, including on several retail outlets, NI Housing Executive properties, a Roads Service road sign, a number of walls and a billboard.
Police objected to bail on the grounds the two accused could commit offences if released.
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By Luke Sproule
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