A number of graves in a Reading Church yard have been vandalised over the...

Published: 10:46 am September 14, 2020
Updated: 5:41 am October 8, 2025
Families devastated to find graves of their loved ones vandalised in Reading – UKNIP

 

 

A number of graves in  a Reading Church yard have been vandalised over the weekend.

It is understood that several graves in the lower part of the cemetery were affected by the vandalism.

Statues were overturned and other damage caused to the 100 year old tomb have also been damaged said a spokesman for St Mary’s Church.

 
Families devastated to find graves of their loved ones vandalised in Reading

 

 
 

A large number of empty alcohol bottles were also found strewn around the graves.

 
 
Families devastated to find graves of their loved ones vandalised in Reading

Families visiting the cemetery today were shocked and upset to see the vandalism.

Many locals  say the are  disgusted by the attacks.

Safety fence has been put around some of the damaged graves 

 

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