On Friday evening, May 24, an intoxicated man committed an act of vandalism and damaged the St. Anna Chapel in Altshausen. According to the police, the man went on a rampage in the chapel "like a madman". The man smashed objects, flower decorations and destroyed plaster angels. He also tore down a crucifix and ripped off the hand of a statue of a saint. The police arrested a 32-year-old suspect. According to the initial estimate, the damage amounts to 10,000 euros.
News reported that after a witness called the police, the police were able to stop the 32-year-old. According to current investigations, the man was under the influence of alcohol. Surprisingly, the media therefore concluded - despite the brutal gestures like tearing down the cross - that "there are no indications that the suspect acted out of religious beliefs or even a rejection of the Christian church".
After an initial assessment, the officers estimate the damage to be around 10,000 euros.