Christian Graves Vandalized in Arthon-en-Retz

Country: France

Date of incident: October 27, 2017


Two teenagers were arrested for vandalizing at least a dozen graves in the cemetery in Arthon-en-Retz on October 27th. Flowerpots, vases, and crucifixes were broken, and at least one crucifix was planted upside-down in the ground.

The Mayor's office called this a stupid and gratuitous act of vandalism in a place that should be respected. Sources: L'Observatoire (photo credit) and Ouest France