Ironing has been added to a list of punishments for young offenders told to complete community service orders.
A scheme in Wrexham in Wales has seen 14-17-year-olds ironing clothes donated to Salvation Army charity shops.
Wrexham Youth Justice Service (WYJS) said the project had been so successful there were plans to extend it.
One 16-year-old offender said he enjoyed giving something back to the community, but added: "I didn't tell any of my friends because they'd probably all laugh. It's a girl's thing, isn't it?
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