Woman in Bavaria Damages Church Cross with Chainsaw - Woman, 55, Arrested After Chainsaw Attack on Church Cross in Bavaria
In an unusual incident, a 55-year-old woman was apprehended after attempting to destroy a church cross using a chainsaw in Münchberg, Bavaria. The woman was taken to a local hospital and faces criminal charges for damaging public property.
The incident occurred at a church in Münchberg, a town in the Bayreuth district of Bavaria. Church staff managed to intervene and stop the woman before she could completely saw through the cross. Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the attack. The base of the wooden cross sustained significant damage, with estimates placing the repair costs at around €1,000. This is an unusual occurrence in the typically peaceful town of Münchberg, and local authorities are treating it as a serious incident.
The woman, who has not been named, is being held pending further investigation. The church is working with authorities to repair the damaged cross. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respect for religious symbols and properties.
