Suspected Arson In Bavarian Church: Altar Cloth Goes Up In Flames

Country: Germany

Date of incident: July 11, 2023


On Tuesday afternoon, the 11th of July, an altar cloth on a side altar in the St. Laurentius church was found in flames, with a damage amounting to around 5000 euros. The police have started an investigation. According to their findings, arson cannot be ruled out.

The Churchwarden Albert Kuhn also suspects an arson attack.

Sources: Polizei BayernFuldaer ZeitungNeue Presse Coburg  

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