Crosses and Tombstones Damaged in Graveyard

Vandalism was carried out at 24 graves in the cemetery in Borgarnes, west Iceland, on Saturday night. Local Rev. Thorbjörn Hlynur Árnason said the damages had been extensive but that the cemetery guard had already repaired them.“Twenty-four graves were attacked, tombstones overturned and wooden crosses torn out,” Árnason told Fréttabladid, adding that the decorations had been left in peace. The respective families were notified of the vandalism.

“It is very serious to attack a holy place; the silence of the grave. And not least to attack the emotions of the deceased’s loved ones,” Árnason concluded.

The police in Borgarnes are investigating the vandalism and ask those who might have information to contact them by phone: (+354) 733-7612.