GRAFFITI rivals noise at the top of the anti-social activity league.

Some claim that it is art. Done well, on an appropriate backdrop, this form of paintwork certainly has more to commend it than many examples of modern art.

Most of the time, however, it is no more than mindless vandalism.

Simon Langley is infuriated by the scrawls that regularly scar his office. All Simon's efforts to build up his business are being undermined by the idiots with their spray cans.

The York Pride team is targeting the graffiti mob. They should know their efforts are supported by an entire city.

Updated: 11:23 Thursday, November 04, 2004