Vandalism in three churches

Case information
Incident date
Country
Poland
Place
Konstantynów
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators
  • Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
  • Vandalism (all)
  • Vandalism of Church
Place of Incident
  • Church
Bias Indicators
  • Lack of Other Motive
  • Significance of Property/Structure/Location to religious community
  • Victim/Witness Perception
Reported to Police
  • Yes
Response of Local Authorities
  • Investigated
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On March 19, the church Jana Pawła Street, Konstantynów, was vandalised. The perpetrator kicked a cross, damaged three windows and knocked over tables, pews, and kneelers. The cost of the damage amounts to PLN 5,000.

Two other churches in the area were also found vandalised.

At a church located on Plac Kościuszki police noticed broken glass and a damaged display window on the church façade. A broken candle was found lying on the floor of the building's porch. A 16-year old altar boy prevented further damage until the police contained the situation. The damage was estimated at PLN 500.

In the meantime, the perpetrator broke three windows at a church located on Cmentarna Street. The resulting damage there was valued at PLN 5,000.

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