Disturbance in the Church of Oppau in Ludwigshafen Suspect Fled

Case information
Incident date
Country
Germany
Place
Ludwigshafen
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
  • Vandalism (all)
  • Vandalism of Church
Place of Incident
  • Church
Bias Indicators
  • Time/Place/Location
Reported to Police
  • Yes
Response of Local Authorities
  • Investigated

On June 23rd, the priest of the Catholic church in the Oppau district of Lugwigshafen heard a loud noise inside the church around 12:30 p.m. While investing the noise, he discovered a young man fleeing and found several objects in the church toppled over. The damage caused is estimated to be around 500 euros. The police are investigating.