#vandalism

#vandalism

An 18-year-old from Portsmouth has been arrested on hate-motivated criminal mischief charges, targeting religious buildings, LGBTQ+ community, and people of different races. [ more ]

Kentish Town station's southbound platform has been vandalized with graffiti during its closure for repairs.

Closure of Kentish Town station extended to September due to delays in escalator replacement and other works. [ more ]

Pranksters pulling emergency brakes on New York City subway trains has become a routine problem, causing thousands of delays each year.

Last week's collision between two subway trains in Manhattan was the first time emergency brake vandalism led to a serious incident.

Some experts argue that the accessibility of emergency brakes to passengers is a safety concern and that the technology should be updated. [ more ]

A teenager was caught on camera vandalizing an inflatable bear holding a menorah outside a Jewish family's home during Hanukkah.

The family purchased an even bigger bear as a replacement and refused to back down in the face of the vandalism. [ more ]

Vandalism in the Orpington area has led to major traffic management issues and a collision between two cars, resulting in injuries to a child and an adult.

Police are urging the vandals to stop immediately and consider the danger they are causing to road users. [ more ]

An accident in south-east London was triggered by 'blade runner' campaigners vandalising a ULEZ camera and disabling traffic lights.

The Ulez scheme aims to improve air quality by charging a daily fee for vehicles that do not meet emissions standards. [ more ]

Highgate cemetery in London is offering new plots, including one next to Karl Marx, for a significant cost

Marx's grave has become a tourist attraction and a target for anti-communist vandalism [ more ]

Anti-Israel protesters arrested in NYC for unrest and vandalism near Met Gala. [ more ]

A newly opened cafe, Regal's Kitchen in Orpington, was vandalised just four days after opening. [ more ]

Commissioners seek funding for anti-graffiti task force

Existing protocol for vandalism deemed insufficient [ more ]

Gentrification debate impacts Bittersweet Pastry Shop in Pilsen

Community rallying behind Bittersweet after vandalism incident [ more ]

Surveillance video captured vandal at El Zarape East Hollywood.

Damage estimated at $80,000 with gang-related graffiti. [ more ]

Gunshots were fired at a vacant skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles that had recently been covered in graffiti.

The incident occurred after vandals spray painted at least 27 floors of the building earlier in the week. [ more ]

Taggers vandalized a partially completed skyscraper in downtown LA with graffiti on at least 27 floors.

The taggers gained access to the site and were able to spray paint the building for three consecutive nights. [ more ]

Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Carson, CA, was targeted by vandals who stole more than 100 bronze plaques, including one donated by Joe Louis.

The estimated cost of the missing plaques is upwards of $2 million. [ more ]

Anti-Israel protesters vandalize and deface Los Angeles National Cemetery, where 90,000 veterans are buried.

Protesters use antisemitic slogans and symbols during the demonstration. [ more ]

The owner of Sam's Burgers in San Francisco showed resilience after a vandal threw a chair through the window, emphasizing that no one was hurt.

The police responded promptly, providing good support and assistance to the business owner during the incident. [ more ]

An LGBTQ-themed rainbow path in Taunton, Somerset has been vandalized and covered in white paint.

The act of vandalism has been condemned by Taunton Town Council and is being investigated by the police. [ more ]

The Pride Pillar at London Bridge station was vandalized just before being removed.

The exhibit featuring various LGBTQ+ flags aimed to educate and spark discussions on LGBT+ issues. [ more ]

Ohio Supreme Court rules that Ohioans who worked from home during COVID are not eligible for tax refund

Climate protesters vandalize case housing U.S. Constitution [ more ]

Two Thai journalists were released on bail after being arrested for reporting on the vandalism of a temple with anti-monarchist graffiti.

The journalists were charged with collaborating in vandalizing a historical site, which is punishable by up to seven years in prison. [ more ]

SFPD has promising leads on suspects in the Waymo car fire in Chinatown

Supervisor Aaron Peskin believes the investigation is moving quickly [ more ]

A tampon dispenser in a boys' bathroom at a Connecticut high school was torn down just 20 minutes after it was installed.

The dispenser was put in as part of a state law mandating free menstrual products in women's restrooms, all-gender restrooms, and at least one men's bathroom. [ more ]

Channing School for Girls in Highgate has received criticism for its response to a vandalism incident involving antisemitic graffiti.

Alumnae of the school wrote a letter calling for further action, including the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism.

Some former students have expressed disappointment with the school's response, arguing that the reasons for not adopting the IHRA definition are weak. [ more ]

Students at Hillcrest High School in New York vandalized school property and staged a two-hour protest after learning that a Jewish teacher attended a pro-Israel rally.

The protest was planned in a group chat and students waved Palestinian flags while chanting 'Free Palestine' and calling for the teacher's dismissal.

The teacher was forced to take refuge in a locked office for her own safety while police and school administrators guided the students back to their classrooms. [ more ]

New York City Department of Education Chancellor, David C. Banks, visited Hillcrest High School following a disorderly protest that threatened a Jewish teacher.

Chancellor Banks met with students and staff to hear their perspective and use the events as teachable moments.

The incident involved a planned pro-Palestine protest and resulted in vandalism and destruction at the school. [ more ]

A graduate student teaching assistant at the University of Florida has been banned from campus for three years after vandalizing a pro-Israel sign at a Jewish fraternity.

The student was caught on surveillance cameras cutting through the word 'Israel' on the banner.

Two Republican lawmakers in Florida have introduced bills that would penalize students for expressing support of Hamas. [ more ]

French farmers are protesting over low prices and excessive bureaucracy

Spanish trucks were attacked at the border [ more ]

Police launch investigation after traffic lights and ULEZ camera damaged in Chislehurst

TfL condemns vandalism on its network and all incidents are reported to the police for investigation [ more ]

A man has been arrested on suspicion of repeatedly smashing a stained glass window at St James's Church in Paddington.

The church is now fundraising £35,000 to restore the window and protect other windows. [ more ]

A vandal went on a one-man crime spree in downtown Boston, smashing windows and damaging property at multiple locations.

The vandal damaged the city's Holocaust memorial, a police cruiser, and Paul Revere's tombstone.

Lawrence Hawkins, the vandal, is facing charges of vandalism, malicious destruction of property, and injuring a religious building. [ more ]

The London mayor's office condemns the attack on a camera enforcing the Ulez, stating that lives were put at risk.

Counter-terror officers are leading the investigation, although the incident is not being treated as terrorism. [ more ]

Palestinian Mission in the UK has reported multiple vandalism attacks on its building in London.

Building was vandalized on Saturday evening and staff members received death threats.

Mission urges the UK government to ensure the security of the Palestinian Mission and its staff. [ more ]