Stirchley graffiti artist set 'homework' by judge
A PROLIFIC graffiti artist who has wreaked havoc across Birmingham has been set “homework” by a judge to end to his “offensive” antisocial behaviour.
Judge Patrick Thomas QC deferred sentenceing against Lawrence Davies, of Ashbrook Road, Stirchley, in November.
But the 20-year-old carried on with his vandalising spree and was remanded in custody as a result.
On Friday Davies was due to be sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court for breaching an antisocial behaviour order, theft and criminal damage. But the hearing was postponed until later in the summer when he is likely to face further charges “of a similar nature” brought by British Transport Police.
Judge Thomas told Davies: “I want you to take the time and thought to write out why you behave in this stupid way and what is going to stop you doing it. It sounds like I am setting you homework, but you are behaving like a kid and I am going to treat you like a kid.
“I will send you to prison if you make me. You have had a taste of custody and I hope you did not like it.
“But it really cannot begin to be worth it for whatever pleasure you get out of tagging.”
Davies, who had spent 70 days in custody, was allowed bail on conditions including he remain indoors between 7pm and 7am.
In November Davies had admitted spraying graffiti on St Andrew’s Healthcare Centre in Stirchley, Small Heath Railway Station and an underpass wall and breaching an ASBO by possessing a spray paint can in a public place.
The court heard how mobile phone footage showed him spraying his distinctive tag “Bler” and “TFC” at various locations in Birmingham along with fellow graffiti artist friends.
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