Vandals Target Captain Cook Statue in Melbourne: Attempted Beheading Sparks Outrage
2025-02-24
9News.com.au
In a shocking act of vandalism, an attempt was made to remove the head of a Captain Cook statue in Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens, just weeks after its reinstallation. Security patrols discovered the damage around 2am, prompting a swift police response. This incident highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding historical monuments and the need for increased security measures to protect them from malicious attacks, with 'heritage vandalism' and 'statue protection' becoming growing concerns in Australia.