Public Crucifix Vandalized in Carinthia

Case information

Incident date: Mar 2, 2019
Country: Austria
Place: Pusarnitz
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: Significance of Property/Structure/Location to religious community
Reported to Police: Yes
Response of Local Authorities: Investigated

An arm from the Christ figure in a countryside crucifix was broken off by unknown vandals. Police are investigating.

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