Vandalism and Arson in Two Churches in Cusio

Country: Italy

Date of incident: February 6, 2013


Within two days there were 4 arson attacks and 6 cases of vandalism in the parish of Saint Catherine and Saint Audenzio Pettenasco. The fire did not spread through the buildings but curtains were burnt and the wooden upper part of the entrance that supports the choir and a precious organ were damaged. A hammer was used to destroy the gate of the Shrine of Our Lady of Bocciolo, an awl was used on other doors and insults were written against the church.

Source: http://www.lastampa.it/2013/02/05/edizioni/novara/nel-cusio-bruciano-le-chiese-caccia-al-piromane-che-terrorizza-i-fedeli-jj2PJmLTuHH2xGxDxdH7CP/pagina.html