A TEENAGE vandal helped pay back the community by painting over graffiti in the town centre.

The 14-year-old boy had been caught doing graffiti in Shafton.

His punishment included painting a wall at Pitt Street car park in Barnsley town centre.

A council spokesperson said: “We're Joining Forces to detect and deter vandalism in our communities. To report vandalism and graffiti, contact us at safer@barnsley.gov.uk.”