Profanation of a statue of Mary in Żary

Case information

Incident date: Jun 30, 2024
Country: Poland
Place: Żary
Categories: Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against: Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators: Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents: Vandalism (all)
Vandalism of Public Christian Symbol
Place of Incident: Public Christian Symbol (outside place of worship)
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 June 29 to June 30, an unknown perpetrator damaged both hands of a statue of the Mary, which is located on Zielona Góra Street in Żary. The police are investigating the incident.

Sources

zary.naszemiasto.pl (opens in a new tab)
gazetalubuska.pl (opens in a new tab)