Devastation of a shrine in Noskowo

Case information
Incident date
Country
Poland
Place
Noskowo
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators
  • Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
  • Vandalism (all)
  • Vandalism of Chapel
  • Vandalism of Public Christian Symbol
Place of Incident
  • Chapel
  • Public Christian Symbol (outside place of worship)
Bias Indicators
  • Lack of Other Motive
Reported to Police
  • Yes
Response of Local Authorities
  • Unknown

On January 12, 2023, local media reported the destruction of the shrine of Mary in Noskowo. Unknown perpetrators tore off and broke the crown on the head of the statue of Mary, and also tore off and abandoned a metal cross on the lawn around the chapel.

The police have identified the culprit. He claimed to have been drunk at the time of the crime.

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