Virgin de la Cinta Statue Vandalised in Tarragona

Case information
Incident date
Country
Spain
Place
Tarragona
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

A religious statue of the Virgen de la Cinta was vandalised and destroyed at Mont Caro in Tarragona, Spain, on 27 October 2025.

The vandals caused significant damage, leaving the statue completely destroyed. No information was reported regarding injuries or additional property damage.

Authorities had not identified or apprehended any suspects at the time of the report.

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