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London's WW2 Bomber Command Memorial vandalised | London's WW2 Bomber Command Memorial vandalised |
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Vandalism of the Bomber Command Memorial in London has been described as "mindless" and a "disgrace" by Britain's last surviving Dambuster. | Vandalism of the Bomber Command Memorial in London has been described as "mindless" and a "disgrace" by Britain's last surviving Dambuster. |
White paint was thrown over the tribute in Green Park and a statue of Sir Winston Churchill in New Bond Street. | White paint was thrown over the tribute in Green Park and a statue of Sir Winston Churchill in New Bond Street. |
George "Johnny" Johnson said it was "disrespectful to the nearly 58,000 people who gave their lives." | George "Johnny" Johnson said it was "disrespectful to the nearly 58,000 people who gave their lives." |
The RAF Benevolent Fund said it was the fourth time in six years the statue of air crew had been targeted. | The RAF Benevolent Fund said it was the fourth time in six years the statue of air crew had been targeted. |
The Metropolitan Police said it was investigating reports of criminal damage to a number of statues in London. | The Metropolitan Police said it was investigating reports of criminal damage to a number of statues in London. |
The memorial, which commemorates the members of Bomber Command who died in World War Two, was found sprayed with paint which was still wet at "daybreak" on Monday. | The memorial, which commemorates the members of Bomber Command who died in World War Two, was found sprayed with paint which was still wet at "daybreak" on Monday. |
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Mr Johnson, a squadron leader with the Dambusters who conducted raids on German dams in 1943, said he hoped those who damaged the statues "are caught soon, and suitably punished". | Mr Johnson, a squadron leader with the Dambusters who conducted raids on German dams in 1943, said he hoped those who damaged the statues "are caught soon, and suitably punished". |
The RAF Benevolent Fund said it estimates that repairs could run into thousands of pounds. | The RAF Benevolent Fund said it estimates that repairs could run into thousands of pounds. |
Air Vice-Marshal David Murray, the charity's chief executive, said it was "the worst example of vandalism we have seen at the memorial". | Air Vice-Marshal David Murray, the charity's chief executive, said it was "the worst example of vandalism we have seen at the memorial". |
"This despicable act took just moments but will take considerable time and resources to put right," he said. | "This despicable act took just moments but will take considerable time and resources to put right," he said. |
Police are investigating the damage caused to the two statues, as well as reports of vandalism to the Canada Memorial in Green Park. | Police are investigating the damage caused to the two statues, as well as reports of vandalism to the Canada Memorial in Green Park. |
A spokesperson for the Met said no arrests had been made and officers were "working to establish whether the incidents are linked". | A spokesperson for the Met said no arrests had been made and officers were "working to establish whether the incidents are linked". |
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