A GRAFFITI vandal who caused more than £1,000 of damage during a crime spree on a busy road has been punished in court.

Lee Anthony Shrubsole, 32, of Ogmore Place, Barry, targeted a bank, bookies and pharmacy during his crime spree on Lewisham High Street.

The defendant admitted five counts of criminal damage which were committed in London on October 28, 2019.

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The offences relate to damage caused at Jennings Bookmakers, Santander, Sheel Pharmacy, The Watch House pub and the Cashzone.

At Cardiff Magistrates’ Court, Shrubsole was sentenced to a 12-month community order.

He was ordered to carry out 55 hours of unpaid work and pay £550 in compensation, costs and a surcharge.