Vandals attack Bristol statue of black playwright with bleach

Vandals launch bleach attack on Bristol statue of black playwright and actor Alfred Fagon that turns it white Avon and Somerset Police investigating the attack on 1987 Alfred Fagon statue Vandals have poured bleach over the statue of the black playwright and actor  Fagon was born in Jamaica and was a member of the Windrush … Read more

Graffiti vandals attack Robert the Bruce statue in Scotland branding him a ‘racist king’

Graffiti vandals attack Robert the Bruce statue in Scotland branding him a ‘racist king’ Monument at Battle of Bannockburn site, Stirling, was found covered in graffiti Writing on statue said that ‘Robert was a  racist’ and white paint also read ‘BLM’ The vandalism at the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) site has sparked outrage It … Read more

DOMINIC SANDBROOK: Baying mobs and vandals no better than Chairman Mao’s ‘cultural’ wreckers 

Here’s a scene that may sound familiar. A crowd surges through the streets, chanting and shouting, eyes blazing with moralistic fervour. While the police stand limply by, the mob turns its fury on a statue. They rock it on its plinth, their excitement reaching hysteria, before at last it comes crashing down. But they’re not … Read more

DOMINIC SANDBROOK: Baying mobs and vandals no better than Chairman Mao’s ‘cultural’ wreckers 

Here’s a scene that may sound familiar. A crowd surges through the streets, chanting and shouting, eyes blazing with moralistic fervour. While the police stand limply by, the mob turns its fury on a statue. They rock it on its plinth, their excitement reaching hysteria, before at last it comes crashing down. But they’re not … Read more

Police hunt vandals after ‘Tommy Silhouette’ memorials to fallen war heroes were ‘beheaded’

Police hunt ‘despicable’ vandals after ‘Tommy Silhouette’ memorials to fallen war heroes were ‘beheaded’ Tommy Silhouettes vandalised in Purfleet, Essex, between Friday and Saturday A total of 26 statues were beheaded or ripped from their stands in the attack  Locals raised over £300 to replace silhouettes recognising World War heroes By Milly Vincent For Mailonline … Read more

Dorset Cerne Abbas chalk giant is given face mask by lockdown vandals in lockdown

At least HE’S got PPE! Ancient Cerne Abbas chalk giant is given face mask by lockdown vandals Kevin Knight, 43, spotted the unauthorised alteration on Saturday morning   The Dorset hillside carving was defaced on Friday night during the lockdown  ‘We don’t encourage the defacing of the Giant’ says the National Trust Here’s how to help … Read more

BT chief’s outrage at mindless 5G vandals after 40 masts are ruined and staff receive death threats

The boss of BT has launched an extraordinary intervention after dozens of phone masts and engineers were attacked by ‘mindless idiots’ who think the coronavirus pandemic has been caused by the 5G internet signal. Philip Jansen, who is recovering after suffering mild symptoms of the virus, has written an impassioned plea to the public to … Read more

Wetherspoon’s bar in London attacked by graffiti vandals

A branch of JD Wetherspoon was covered in graffiti last night after the pub chain’s owner said he would not pay his staff during the outbreak of COVID-19. Tim Martin was forced to shut all of his 900 outlets after government advice last week told people they should not congregate. He has since claimed his … Read more

Wetherspoon’s bar in London attacked by graffiti vandals

‘Pay your staff!’: Wetherspoon pub is covered in graffiti after boss Tim Martin said he wouldn’t pay workers during coronavirus lockdown Vandals have attacked a JD Wetherspoon pub in Crystal Palace, south London  Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see a doctor? By Darren Boyle for MailOnline Published: 09:03 GMT, 25 March 2020 … Read more