Vandalism at two cemeteries Saturday

CultureVictoria Garza19. January 2020

Two cemeteries in southern Norway were exposed to vandalism on Saturday. In one case, police arrested five youths.

Around 16:00 the Inland Police District reported damage on three graves on Nordre Ål tomb. Police have investigated the scene and will conduct further investigations on Sunday.

Just before 8 pm, the Southwest Police District reported damage at the cemetery at Klepp church. Among other things, a tomb-light was broken and a cross was torn up from the ground.

Police arrested five 15 year old boys, who were intoxicated at the scene. Three of the boys were driven to the police station to meet their parents, while two of them were driven directly home.

Vandalism at two cemeteries Saturday

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