Statue of King George V Beheaded in Latest Melbourne Vandalism on King Charles III's Birthday
June 11, 2024![Statue of King George V Beheaded in Latest Melbourne Vandalism on King Charles III's Birthday](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/ffe189740665ce2ba5979b28c1c634caa8c0c83cc75d80a2c29cb07a59456f85b38288d3b2321bbc93f454cbd4b4e7137970d14781b51966b1002035b1fa66d9.jpg)
Vandals beheaded a statue of King George V and covered it in red paint in Melbourne's CBD on King Charles III's birthday.
This incident is part of a series of attacks on colonial monuments in Victoria, including earlier targets like statues of Captain James Cook and Queen Victoria.
The police are actively investigating the vandalism and are urging the public to provide information to identify the culprits.
These acts of vandalism have ignited controversy and sparked protests in Melbourne.
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The Guardian • Jun 10, 2024
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Jun 10, 2024
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The Age • Jun 10, 2024
Vandals behead King George V statue in Melbourne on King’s Birthday