Plymouth Police Investigate Hate Crime After Holocaust Memorial Vandalism

Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating a potential hate crime following the vandalism of a Holocaust memorial in Plymouth, which occurred between the evening of January 29 and the morning of January 30. An attempt was made to remove the memorial plaque located in the Garden of Peace, resulting in damage to both the plaque and the stone plinth. The police are treating the incident as a hate crime and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. PC Stacey Vidler, leading the investigation, noted that such crimes are rare but have caused significant distress to the Jewish community. The memorial was unveiled in 2018 to honor all victims of genocide. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them, referencing crime number 50250024550.