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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Man appears in court in connection with ‘grave attack' on Scots crucifix and headstones
The 39-year-old made no plea when he stood in the dock at Paisley Sheriff Court today NO PLEA Man appears in court in connection with 'grave attack' on Scots crucifix and headstones Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN has appeared in court in connection with alleged vandalism at a cemetery. Grzegorz Strzelecki, 39, made no plea when he stood in the dock at Paisley Sheriff Court today. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Cops launched a probe after reports of a crucifix being burned on Sunday. Credit: PA He faces a total of four charges including wilful fireraising and malicious mischief. Strzelecki, of no fixed abode, has also been charged with a breach of the peace and being in possession of an offensive weapon. He was this afternoon remanded in custody and is due to appear in court again at a later date. We told how cops launched a probe into an alleged act of vandalism at St Conval's Cemetery, in Barrhead, near Glasgow. Police issued a public appeal for information after the alarm was raised on Sunday morning. It was claimed a wooden crucifix was set alight and around 40 headstones damaged during the alleged incident. Families told of their heartbeat after finding memorials to loved-ones "demolished" in what was described as an act of "destructive violence". The Diocese of Paisley reported that around 40 headstones were attacked. Some of which were so badly damaged that they were left "demolished". The Bishop of Paisley, Bishop John Keenan, said of the incident: 'I am saddened and dismayed by this senseless vandalism and the destructive violence behind it. 'My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have had headstones attacked. "As well as with the whole community of relatives and friends who visit St Conval's and care for the graves of their loved ones so tenderly.'
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Man in court after crucifix 'torched' and gravestones damaged at Scots cemetery
He made no plea, was committed for further examination and remanded in custody. A man has appeared in court after a crucifix was "torched" and gravestones were damaged at a Scots cemetery. Grzegorz Strzelecki appered at Paisley Sheriff Court on June 30 following a probe into reports of vandalism at St Conval's Cemetery, Barrhead, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The 39-year-old was charged with wilful fire-raising, malicious mischief, breach of the peace and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and admission that weapon was carried with intended use to injure someone. Strzelecki, of no fixed abode, made no plea, was committed for further examination and remanded in custody. He is set to be back in the dock within the next eight days. The Diocese of Paisley reported that after entering the cemetery grounds "those responsible attacked around 40 headstones, with some being demolished". Pictures also showed that a five-metre-high wooden crucifix was set on fire. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. The Bishop of Paisley, Bishop John Keenan previously said: 'I am saddened and dismayed. 'My thoughts and prayers are with the families, as well as with the whole community of relatives and friends who visit St Conval's and care for the graves of their loved ones so tenderly.' The bishop added: 'My gratitude goes to the St Conval's staff who maintain the grounds and administer the cemetery.'
