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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Lyon mayor condemns Free Gaza' defacement of Holocaust memorial

A Holocaust memorial in Lyon was defaced with the words Free Gaza, prompting outrage, vows of prosecution, and heightened concern amid rising antisemitic incidents in France.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Vandals graffiti St George's Cross on historic building

Vandals painted a St George's Cross on Portsmouth Guildhall; the council called the damage unlawful and costly, with visible remnants remaining after removal.
#hate-crime
#arson
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
US news

Someone Torched the Mount Diablo High School Football Field, Team Has No Place to Play Home Opener

fromsfist.com
5 days ago
US news

Someone Torched the Mount Diablo High School Football Field, Team Has No Place to Play Home Opener

fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Flags honoring Purple Heart recipient torn down repeatedly on Cape Cod, police say

Yarmouth police were called early Monday morning to the Lance Corporal William Joseph Donovan Jr. Memorial Bridge, responding to reports that several American flags on the bridge had been destroyed, police said. At the scene, officers found eight American flags ripped from the fencing on the West Yarmouth Road bridge. "Their grommets had been torn out, and at least three flags were ripped apart at the seams," police said.
US news
#theft
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Vandals destroy cricket pitch in south London sparking outrage from locals

Vandals destroyed the cricket pitch at Norbury Park in Croydon, leaving it unusable and prompting council, police and community outrage.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Who's paying for Toronto's speedcam vandalism? Damage could eventually cost taxpayers: councillor | CBC News

It could make the next contract more expensive," she told CBC Toronto. "This contract has its requirements. The vendor is complying, but that contract will have an end and we'll have to tenure it again. So by that time, hopefully we will have found a way to get this under control.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Vandals damage cricket pitch in south London park

Jenni Rodgers, leader of the group Friends of Norbury Park, said: "We will have to wait for a new pitch to be put down. I am just sick of this actual lack of respect." A Croydon Council spokesperson said: "Our parks team have made the area safe by removing the hazardous debris, but unfortunately, the pitch cannot be currently used. We will work with the police and encourage anyone with information to contact them."
London politics
#identity-theft
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Flags as symbols of prejudice, not pride and a distinct air of menace. Welcome to England 2025 | John Harris

Operation Raise the Colours has sparked flag vandalism, public intimidation, online provocation, and a growing, hostile atmosphere blending nationalism with vigilantism across English towns.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Convicted rapist admits to spray-painting swastikas, posting them on social media

Earlier this year, a social media account started documenting the mysterious and alarming appearance of spray-painted swastikas around downtown Ventura. But the account was not run by a good Samaritan trying to draw attention to a hate crime, authorities later determined. It was instead the handiwork of a convicted rapist who was committing the vandalism himself, then posting photos online in an effort to sow fear, according to the Ventura Police Department and the county district attorney's office.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Los Gatos plans renovation to resolve pickleball noise dispute - San Jose Spotlight

Los Gatos will spend $90,000 to resurface courts, add sound barriers, cameras and a timed gate to ease pickleball-related noise conflicts after vandalism.
#lgbtq
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago
SF LGBT

Vandalized Pink Triangle Sends a Powerful Message - San Francisco Bay Times

The vandalism of the Pink Triangle is a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

19-year-old man arrested for allegedly vandalizing iconic Pink Triangle on SF's Twin Peaks

The pink triangle, a symbol of Pride Month, was vandalized in San Francisco, raising concerns about safety for the LGBTQ+ community.
#waymo
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Guy Seen Climbing Atop Waymo and Vandalizing It Charged In Four Separate Waymo Vandalism Incidents

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Guy Seen Climbing Atop Waymo and Vandalizing It Charged In Four Separate Waymo Vandalism Incidents

fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

"Kool-Aid Man Challenge" possibly to blame for fence-smashing vandalism on Staten Island captured on video

A Staten Island homeowner is dealing with costly damage to his property, all thanks to what may be part of a social media challenge.
Social media marketing
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Mob of more than a dozen men vandalize taco truck in South L.A., injuring at least 6 people

A group of about 15 men vandalized a taco truck in South Los Angeles, injuring at least six people with baseball bats.
fromFive Towns, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Woman Yells Anti-Semitic Slurs, Pulls Down Israeli Flag In 5 Towns: Police

A woman was arrested for tearing down an Israeli flag and making anti-Semitic remarks in Cedarhurst, NY.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Melbourne synagogue spray-painted in a series of attacks by man in Scream mask

A series of graffiti attacks occurred at a Melbourne synagogue, escalating following recent events in Israel and Gaza.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Vandal targets half a dozen businesses in Willow Glen

A vandal damaged the doors and windows of half a dozen businesses early Friday morning in Willow Glen, impacting six businesses along Lincoln Avenue.
Miscellaneous
Cars
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

More than 30 vehicles vandalized in North Quincy, police say

More than 30 cars were vandalized in North Quincy over the weekend, prompting a police investigation.
Television
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Vandals set fire to a mouse statue that's a TV star and mascot for a German broadcaster

Vandals set fire to a mouse statue, a television mascot for children's programming in Germany.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Vandals set fire to a mouse statue that's a TV star and mascot for a German broadcaster

Matthias Kornich, head of children's programming for WDR, remarked that the vandalism was not merely an attack on a figurine, but a strike against a piece of childhood and a symbol of joy and togetherness.
Television
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Nantucket Man Sued by Neighbor for Cutting Trees Now Faces Criminal Charges

"The town police department has taken this matter extremely seriously, which is interesting and encouraging," said Patricia Belford's attorney, Glenn Wood. "I would say that we welcome the town police department's engagement."
Real estate
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

CAA survey suggests 73% of Ontarians support speed cameras, even as cams are cut down | CBC News

Strong support exists among Ontarians for automated speed enforcement, with 73% affirming its effectiveness in deterring speeding.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Door kick challenge' goes viral-but cops say the TikTok trend could lead to serious injury

Police departments across various states are warning that the 'door kick challenge' is illegal behavior classified as vandalism, raising the potential for dangerous confrontations.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

State Police investigate vandalism at the State House, suspicious package

"We are deeply disturbed to learn about vandalism at the State House overnight. The State House is a revered building steeped in history, and staff works hard to keep it in pristine condition for employees and visitors alike."
Miscellaneous
#alexandria-ocasio-cortez
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Arsonist who torched 11 NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn faces federal charges | amNewYork

Jakhi Lodgson-McCray faces federal arson charges after allegedly setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn.
fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 month ago

AOC campaign office vandalized, apparently by anti-Israel protesters Bronx Times

AOC's campaign office was vandalized with red paint by anti-Israel protestors in response to her political decisions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

AOC's Bronx Office Targeted by Vandals With Red Paint

AOC FUNDS GENOCIDE IN GAZA, read a sign that was put up on the window, which was seen surrounded by splashes of red paint.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Redwood City police arrest vandalism suspect accused of marking targets with an R (edited)

Roman Leoncontreras was arrested for vandalizing 14 businesses in Redwood City, marked with a signature R.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Suspected Letter 'R' vandal arrested

Several businesses in downtown Redwood City suffered vandalism when Roman Leoncontreras was seen carving the letter 'R' into their windows, causing extensive damage.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Nantucket man accused of chopping down neighbor's trees is being criminally charged

A Nantucket man faces criminal charges for cutting down 16 neighbor's trees to improve his ocean view.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Man sought after Windrush exhibit vandalised again

The Metropolitan Police has released an image of a man it wants to trace after a Windrush exhibit was vandalised for the second time in Brixton.
London politics
#lgbtq-rights
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

San Francisco Pride symbol of Nazi persecution vandalized

The Pink Triangle memorial in San Francisco was vandalized, highlighting ongoing attacks against the LGBTQ community.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

S.F.'s Pink Triangle, symbol of LGBTQ+ rights and Nazi persecution, is vandalized

Vandalism of the Pink Triangle in San Francisco underscores ongoing threats to LGBTQ+ symbols and the community's resilience against hate.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Trash strike continues: Republic services sues Teamsters, alleges criminal acts

Republic Services sues Teamsters Local 25 over truck theft, vehicle vandalism, and harassment of non-striking workers amid ongoing strike.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Boy admits throwing seat off Westfield's top floor

Prosecutor Elizabeth Ajayi said the chair, which was worth 500, was thrown from the top floor. "It's fortunate that nobody was injured," she said.
UK news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area man at risk of deportation given 2-day reprieve from ICE detention

"Some people spend two years, three years and they still get deported. You question yourself the whole time while you are there, is it worth it to spend two years here because at the end of the day, I still may get deported."
San Francisco
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Sycamore Gap: How a bully' and a silly man' brought shame on tight-knit communities

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers cut down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, causing outrage in their communities.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Romford church 'horrified' after boys smash windows with apples

Two boys damaged Church House by throwing apples, resulting in broken windows, prompting a fundraising effort for repairs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sydney man charged over attack on Stone of Scone in Scottish museum

A man from Sydney was charged with malicious mischief after attempting to damage a glass case containing the Stone of Scone in Perth Museum.
#windrush-generation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Vandals cause $22,000 in damage to vehicle in Saratoga

Several criminal incidents occurred including vandalism, DUI, burglary, petty theft, and shoplifting, resulting in significant financial losses for victims.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Parkside Drive speed camera cut down for 6th time in 8 months, despite new security camera | CBC News

Repeated vandalism of the Parkside Drive speed camera highlights ongoing safety concerns and ineffective traffic measures.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

MIT building defaced with anti-Israel graffiti

Pro-Palestine activists vandalized MIT's Stata Center with messages threatening the Israeli military.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Vermont fines gay grandpa with stage 4 cancer $16k for protesting trans youth suicide

Vermont grandfather James Lantz fined over $16,000 after gluing his hand to a Capitol railing during a protest against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Windrush portraits not racially targeted police

A man was arrested for vandalizing a Windrush exhibition, with police stating it may be linked to mental health issues.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

More than $1,000 worth of Legos stolen from Los Gatos toy store

On three separate occasions, a suspect came into store and stole Legos for a loss of about $1,200.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

More than $1,000 worth of Legos stolen from Los Gatos toy store

A series of incidents including battery, theft, vandalism, and juvenile disturbances occurred in early July.
#windrush
fromsyracuse
1 month ago

What does Trump's 'big bill' mean for Central New York (Good Morning CNY for July 4)

Crazy Daisies Flowers & Garden Cafe has become a culinary destination since 2019, offering a unique menu including a flight of mimosas.
#terrorism
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Joy riders give Paris bike share system a flat

At the moment, we're missing 3,000 bikes, out of the fleet of some 20,000 regular and electric bicycles, said Sylvain Raifaud, head of the Agemob company that operates the Velib system.
France news
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

At least 11 Toronto speed cameras vandalized this week, the latest in the west end, police say | CBC News

At least 11 speed cameras in Toronto have been vandalized this week, reflecting a troubling trend of destruction linked to traffic law enforcement.
Canada news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'You think you have a God-given right to park in that spot,' judge tells man as he jails him for gouging garda's car in Howth

A fisherman was jailed for vandalizing a garda's car with a garden hoe.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Anti-Israel vandal arrested after pepper-spraying two NYPD cops in Times Square: sources

Dana Baraket was arrested after assaulting NYPD officers while expressing anti-Israel sentiments during a violent confrontation in Times Square.
Canada news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'You think you have a God-given right to park in that spot,' judge tells man as he jails him for gouging garda's car

Vincent Hendy vandalized a garda's car with a garden hoe over a parking dispute.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SF residents voice anger after partygoers cause thousands in damage for 2nd time

San Francisco residents are upset over damage caused by an unpermitted street party in SoMa during Pride weekend.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Four arrested over pro-Palestine vandalism at UK air base DW 06/27/2025

Activists associated with Palestine Action vandalized military aircraft, leading to their arrests and proposed banning of the group by UK authorities.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Sunset Dunes Park Vandalized Again, Hammocks Stolen

It's frustrating to see a place that brings so much joy and connection targeted again. But we will not let a few destructive acts dampen the spirit of Sunset Dunes.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Handcuffed woman steals LAPD patrol car, escapes arrest in Hollywood

The woman was arrested for vandalism but remarkably managed to escape from custody, stealing a police patrol car and leading officers on a brief chase.
Los Angeles
fromeuronews
2 months ago

UK to ban Palestine Action group after sabotage of military planes

The UK is banning Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws after recent vandalism at a military base.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Thousands of pieces of Tube graffiti removed daily

TfL is removing 4,000 pieces of graffiti daily amidst rising vandalism, affecting train service availability and safety perceptions.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Taoiseach Micheal Martin's constituency office in Cork vandalised again with red paint

I can confirm there was an act of vandalism on the constituency office last night, this is the third such attack. Personal threats have also previously been sent to the office, warning the Taoiseach it will be made impossible for him to navigate in public spaces.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Police car 'completely unusable' after being 'stomped and smashed' in Clapham Common

A police vehicle was severely damaged during a public altercation in Clapham, impacting community safety.
Video evidence is sought to identify the individuals responsible for the police car damage.
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