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Jewish memorial stone in Löcknitz defaced with paint

In the Vorpommern-Greifswald region, Jewish establishments have been vandalized and sprayed with graffiti. Law enforcement officials are currently looking into this matter.

,   and  James Williams
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Illegal activities - Jewish memorial stone in Löcknitz defaced with paint

Someone vandalized a Jewish memorial in Löcknitz, Vorpommern-Greifswald district. On Sunday, authorities divulged that red paint was used to deface the stone and the attached plaque. The incident came to light on Saturday morning. Criminal investigators are looking into the matter and would appreciate tips from anyone who might have witnessed it. They can contact the police department at +49 3973 220224 or visit their website at www.polizei.mvnet.de.

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The defacement of the Jewish memorial stone in Löcknitz, a town located in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania region, is considered a crime under German law. This act of vandalism is particularly disturbing given Löcknitz's history and its significance as a site of remembrance. The authorities of Western Pomerania-Greifswald have launched an investigation into this incident, urging anyone with information to come forward.

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