A man from Ghana was arrested in Rome over the weekend after vandalizing multiple churches and smashing statues.
The police described the motive as "unclear," but the man reportedly made comments critical of religion during his rampage. He has been charged with religious hatred and insulting a religious institution.
Some pictures of the destruction:
The basilica of Saint Prassede, near Saint Mary Major, Rome, has been attacked by a non-Italian. All statues have been vandalised. pic.twitter.com/KDi5DWtXhZ
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The basilica of Saint Prassede, near Saint Mary Major, Rome, has been attacked by a non-Italian. All statues have been vandalised. pic.twitter.com/wap80M5JDK
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Ghanaian charged with hate crime after vandalising churches in Romehttps://t.co/76gGmeOSwq @ewtngb pic.twitter.com/vqt1kPRApN
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The man's religious beliefs, if any, were not disclosed.