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Golden Jesus Christ statue stolen and smashed by ‘drunk British tourist’ as police launch investigation
CCTV shows a man dropping and breaking a golden statue of Jesus in Vilnius, Lithuania, after it was allegedly taken from a nearby church. The incident has prompted a police investigation and an appeal for information to identify those involved.
Police said the damage occurred at about 9pm on 11 November in the church’s inner courtyard on Dominikonų Street; its value is still being assessed. The church priest said two men left the scene, and the church described the damage as a source of grief. The men are suspected of being British tourists, but their identities have not been confirmed.
In short
- A golden Jesus statue was broken in Vilnius.
- Police are investigating the damage.
- The church has appealed for information.
Explained simply
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, a country in north-eastern Europe. Dominikonų Street is in the city’s historic centre, where churches and other old buildings are part of the local heritage.
The statue was in a church courtyard, a space connected to the church and its community. Police are investigating the damage and seeking information to identify the people involved; their identities have not been confirmed.