A man who caused £19,000 of damage climbing York Minster has been told he can avoid jail by apologising.
Joshua Webster climbed scaffolding on York Minster, causing £19,000 of damage, a court heard
Joshua Webster climbed scaffolding and spent four hours up on the historic building on 23 November 2021 before being talked down, a court heard. Judge Sean Morris told Mr Webster he should apologise to the Acting Dean and offer to volunteer at the Minster. Mr Webster kicked and pushed a spire during the incident, causing damage worth a total of £19,108 which would take 38 hours of work to repair, the court was told.
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