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Melsungen church hit by another vandalism attack on sacred items

A sacred space violated again—this time with a shattered candle and scorched donation box. Police seek witnesses as the congregation demands justice for the latest attack.

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2026 April 23 . 4:17 PM

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Melsungen church hit by another vandalism attack on sacred items

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Press Release from Schwalm-Eder Police Directorate – September 18, 2025

Melsungen

Time of offense: Saturday, September 6, 2025, between 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, between 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM, unknown perpetrators damaged a baptismal candle inside Melsungen's town church.

According to current findings, the suspects entered the freely accessible church and knocked the candle from a heavy wooden stand, causing it to shatter.

Additionally, in the so-called "Quiet Corner" area, a donation box was vandalized. The culprits burned matches there, dripped candle wax onto the box, and partially charred a pencil.

The total property damage amounts to approximately €120.

Given that the church has experienced repeated acts of vandalism in recent weeks, the congregation has filed a criminal complaint.

Melsungen Police Station has launched an investigation.

Anyone with information or potential leads about the suspects is asked to contact police at +49 5661 7089-0.

Yvonne Winter Chief Inspector – Police Spokesperson

For inquiries, please contact: North Hesse Police Headquarters Schwalm-Eder Police Directorate August-Vilmar-Straße 20 34576 Homberg Press Office

Phone: +49 5681 774 130 Email: [email protected] www.polizei.hessen.de