Gravesites vandalised at NSW cemetery in 'disgusting' act
Gravesites at a Lake Macquarie cemetery have been vandalised – an act that has sickened the NSW community who have labelled it “disgusting” and “disrespectful”.
A “large number” of ceramic angels and statues have been smashed at the Toronto Cemetery, with pot plants and statues also thrown on graves, police have said.
They are searching for four males seen causing damage at the Awaba Road cemetery and threatening a woman yesterday.
Just before 6pm, a group of four males were seen vandalising the graves before they approached and intimidated a woman who was walking in the area, police have been told.
Detectives investigating the incident are seeking assistance from the public.
The act has sickened many, who say they hope police find and punish those responsible.
“That’s disgusting. So disrespectful,” one woman wrote on the NSW Police Force Facebook page.
Police have not revealed further descriptions of the four males they are hoping to speak with.
Anyone with information, or who was in the area at the time and noticed something suspicious, is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.
