York Minster: Man who climbed landmark must apologise or face jail

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Joshua Webster, 31, caused £19,000 of damage when he climbed up York Minster, a court is told.

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.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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