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Man, 78, detained under mental health act after vandalism of James Bulger's grave

Police say several graves were targeted and stolen ornaments were recovered after the vandalism investigation concluded.

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A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act following vandalism at the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger, police said.

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Man detained after James Bulger's grave vandalised in Liverpool

Murdered toddler James Bulger's grave at Kirkdale Cemetery was vandalised twice earlier this year.

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Man, 78, detained under Mental Health Act after James Bulger's grave vandalised

Two-year-old James Bulger was tortured and murdered by Jon Venables and Robert Thompson

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Man detained over vandalism of James Bulger's grave

A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act following vandalism at the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger, police said.

·United Kingdom
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Sky News UK broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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