Church in Saint-Chély-d'Apcher vandalised with red spray paint

Case information
Incident date
Country
France
Place
Saint-Chély-d'Apcher
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators
  • Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
  • Vandalism (all)
  • Vandalism of Church
Place of Incident
  • Church
Bias Indicators
  • Lack of Other Motive
  • Significance of Property/Structure/Location to religious community
Reported to Police
  • Yes
Response of Local Authorities
  • Investigated

On the night of Thursday, January 25 to Friday, January 26, 2024, the facades of the church in Saint-Chély-d'Apcher was vandalised with red spray paint.

An investigation has been launched to identify the culprits. The municipality has filed two complaints and has stated that it takes this situation very seriously, condemning these acts. The removal of the graffiti was carried out by municipal employees.

Sources