Creche Vandalized in Aix-en-Issart

Case information
Incident date
Country
France
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators
  • Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
  • Vandalism (all)
  • Insult or Incitement
  • Intolerance towards Religious Symbols

Mayor Pierre La Fonte was awakened at 2am by the police, who reported that the creche in a public square had been vandalized.

The creche was moved about five meters and partially emptied. Roofing planks were broken and the installation's figures were damaged. An electric Christmas wreath that adorned the church was also stolen. The mayor filed a complaint with the police.

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