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Christopher Columbus statue smattered in red paint in London’s Belgrave Square

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A statue of Christopher Columbus in London’s Belgrave Square has been covered in red paint in an act of vandalism described as a “symbolic attack on Western civilisation”.

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Daily Express

Christopher Columbus statue defaced by vandals in London on anniversary of America landing

A STATUE of Christopher Columbus has been defaced by vandals in London on Columbus Day - the anniversary the explorer landed in America.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Worcester's Columbus statue vandalized again

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A statue of Christopher Columbus in the second largest city in Massachusetts was splashed with red paint overnight, the second time it has been vandalized in 16 months.

3 years ago·United States

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CBS Local

Red Paint Dumped On Christopher Columbus Statue In Worcester

WORCESTER (CBS) – Someone dumped red paint on a Christopher Columbus statue in Worcester Wednesday, the second time a similar incident has happened in just over a year.It happened early Wednesday morning outside Union Station. The paint has since been cleaned off, but the statue was left slightly stained.Worcester Police said the suspect walked away after vandalizing the statue.There are currently no suspects and no arrests have been made. Polic…

3 years ago·United States

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Metro News

Christopher Columbus statue defaced for being 'father of the slave trade'

Extinction Rebellion activists defaced the Christopher Columbus statue at Belgrave Square (Picture: Extinction Rebellion)A bronze statue of Christopher Columbus in London has been doused in red paint by teenage activists from Extinction Rebellion.The figure of the 15th Century Italian slave trader, which sits on the edge of Belgrave Square close to Buckingham Palace, was seen defaced on Tuesday.Members of XR Youth Solidarity, who campaign for th…

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Columbus statue smattered in red paint in London’s Belgrave Square

A statue of Christopher Columbus in London’s Belgrave Square has been covered in red paint in an act of vandalism described as a “symbolic attack on Western civilisation”.

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Times

Four arrested after statue of Columbus attacked with red paint

Four people have been arrested after a statue of Christopher Columbus was vandalised with red paint.Police were called when the bronze in Belgrave Square, cent

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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