Abbey teenage vandal caught after spray paint

A teenager has been charged in connection with vandalism to a 12thcentury abbey.

The 16-year-old is alleged to have targeted Arbroath Abbey stonework with spray paint.

Repairs have been estimated to cost “well into” a four-figure sum.

Inspector Gary Aitken said: “This building is historic to the town of Arbroath and there is nothing to be achieved by damaging the abbey other than creating needless expense and causing upset.”

The A-listed building in Angus was founded in 1178 by King William the Lion.