A YOUNG spray painter was caught out after their actions were posted on social media.

The youngster was shown spray painting a wall in North Taunton.

Police were made aware of his actions, which are classed as "criminal damage".

The culprit was promptly taken to the scene by their parents and made to cover up his graffiti.

A Taunton Neighbourhood Policing spokesperson said: "We were made aware of a post circulating showing a young person committing criminal damage by spray painting a wall in North Taunton.

"The young person was quickly returned to the location by their parents to clear up and rectify the issue."