Australian held over Stone of Destiny 'disturbance'
It follows an incident at Perth Museum on Saturday afternoon, where visitors reported a man in a kilt attempting to smash through the case containing the ancient artefact, which has long been associated with the monarchy.
Police said they had arrested and charged someone following a 'disturbance' at the museum, which has the sandstone block as its centrepiece exhibition.
On Monday, 35-year-old Arnaud Harixcalde Logan appeared at Perth Sheriff Court facing a single charge of malicious mischief.
His address was listed as Sydney, Australia.
No plea was entered and he was remanded in custody, with the next appearance due to take place in eight days.
In Scots law, malicious mischief is an offence which deals with behaviour which damages or destroys the property of another, similar to vandalism.
The artefact, also known as the Stone of Scone, was moved to Perth Museum in 2024 after a £27 million ($A55 million) redevelopment.
It has been associated with the Scottish and United Kingdom monarchies for centuries.
The Stone of Destiny was used in Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 and also in the coronation of the King in 2023.
It was formally returned to Scotland in 1996 to go on display at Edinburgh Castle.
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Arnaud Harixcalde Logan charged with 'malicious mischief' after allegedly damaging case of Stone of Scone in Scotland
A man from Australia has been charged with "malicious mischief" for allegedly smashing a glass case holding the Stone of Scone, an ancient symbol of Scottish nationhood. Arnaud Harixcalde Logan, 35, appeared at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday in Scotland to face the charge, which is similar to vandalism. Mr Logan, whose address was given as Sydney, was not asked to enter a plea and was ordered to be detained until a hearing next week. Police said that they were called to a "disturbance" at Perth Museum in central Scotland on Saturday, after reports of a kilt-wearing man attempting to smash the case containing the royal rock. The 150-kilogram sandstone block was used in the crowning ceremonies of medieval Scottish monarchs at Scone Abbey, near Perth. It was stolen by England's King Edward I in the 13th Century and taken to Westminster Abbey in London, where it was installed under the seat of the coronation chair. It has been used in coronations at the abbey ever since — first of English and then of British monarchs. The English and Scottish crowns were united under one monarch in the 17th century. The stone's presence in London long irked Scottish nationalists. In 1950, it was stolen from Westminster Abbey by four Glasgow university students, but was returned in time for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. It was given back to Scotland in 1996, 700 years after its seizure, and displayed in Edinburgh Castle, with the understanding that it would return to England for use in future coronations. Sensitivities around the stone meant that it had to be moved to London in secrecy and amid tight security for the coronation of King Charles III in 2023. Last year it was put on display at the newly renovated Perth Museum where, according to the building's website, there are "a range of 24/7 security measures in place at the Museum to protect this precious object." Culture Perth and Kinross, which oversees the museum, said the stone was not damaged in the incident. AP/ABC
The Advertiser
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- The Advertiser
Sydneysider held over Stone of Destiny 'disturbance'
A man has appeared in court charged with "malicious mischief" following reports a glass case containing the Stone of Destiny in Scotland was broken. It follows an incident at Perth Museum on Saturday afternoon, where visitors reported a man in a kilt attempting to smash through the case containing the ancient artefact, which has long been associated with the monarchy. Police said they had arrested and charged someone following a "disturbance" at the museum, which has the sandstone block as its centrepiece exhibition. On Monday, 35-year-old Arnaud Harixcalde Logan appeared at Perth Sheriff Court facing a single charge of malicious mischief. His address was listed as Sydney, Australia. No plea was entered and he was remanded in custody, with the next appearance due to take place in eight days. In Scots law, malicious mischief is an offence which deals with behaviour which damages or destroys the property of another, similar to vandalism. The artefact, also known as the Stone of Scone, was moved to Perth Museum in 2024 after a 27 million pound ($A55 million) redevelopment. It has been associated with the Scottish and United Kingdom monarchies for centuries. The Stone of Destiny was used in Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 and also in the coronation of the King in 2023. It was formally returned to Scotland in 1996 to go on display at Edinburgh Castle. A man has appeared in court charged with "malicious mischief" following reports a glass case containing the Stone of Destiny in Scotland was broken. It follows an incident at Perth Museum on Saturday afternoon, where visitors reported a man in a kilt attempting to smash through the case containing the ancient artefact, which has long been associated with the monarchy. Police said they had arrested and charged someone following a "disturbance" at the museum, which has the sandstone block as its centrepiece exhibition. On Monday, 35-year-old Arnaud Harixcalde Logan appeared at Perth Sheriff Court facing a single charge of malicious mischief. His address was listed as Sydney, Australia. No plea was entered and he was remanded in custody, with the next appearance due to take place in eight days. In Scots law, malicious mischief is an offence which deals with behaviour which damages or destroys the property of another, similar to vandalism. The artefact, also known as the Stone of Scone, was moved to Perth Museum in 2024 after a 27 million pound ($A55 million) redevelopment. It has been associated with the Scottish and United Kingdom monarchies for centuries. The Stone of Destiny was used in Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 and also in the coronation of the King in 2023. It was formally returned to Scotland in 1996 to go on display at Edinburgh Castle. 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The artefact, also known as the Stone of Scone, was moved to Perth Museum in 2024 after a 27 million pound ($A55 million) redevelopment. It has been associated with the Scottish and United Kingdom monarchies for centuries. The Stone of Destiny was used in Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 and also in the coronation of the King in 2023. It was formally returned to Scotland in 1996 to go on display at Edinburgh Castle. A man has appeared in court charged with "malicious mischief" following reports a glass case containing the Stone of Destiny in Scotland was broken. It follows an incident at Perth Museum on Saturday afternoon, where visitors reported a man in a kilt attempting to smash through the case containing the ancient artefact, which has long been associated with the monarchy. Police said they had arrested and charged someone following a "disturbance" at the museum, which has the sandstone block as its centrepiece exhibition. On Monday, 35-year-old Arnaud Harixcalde Logan appeared at Perth Sheriff Court facing a single charge of malicious mischief. His address was listed as Sydney, Australia. No plea was entered and he was remanded in custody, with the next appearance due to take place in eight days. In Scots law, malicious mischief is an offence which deals with behaviour which damages or destroys the property of another, similar to vandalism. The artefact, also known as the Stone of Scone, was moved to Perth Museum in 2024 after a 27 million pound ($A55 million) redevelopment. It has been associated with the Scottish and United Kingdom monarchies for centuries. The Stone of Destiny was used in Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 and also in the coronation of the King in 2023. It was formally returned to Scotland in 1996 to go on display at Edinburgh Castle.
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Australian held over Stone of Destiny 'disturbance'
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