MLK Statue Vandalized in Chester

Police are searching for the person or people who vandalized a statue of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in Chester.

Police are searching for the person or people who vandalized a statue of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in Chester.

Credit: Lamonte Harris

Residents found the statue vandalized on Tuesday in Memorial Park on 7th and Engle. Lamonte Harris of Chester sent NBC10 a picture of the statue, clearly showing paint on the face and base of the statue.

“This hasn’t even been here a year yet,” said Harris. “For somebody to vandalize it is a shame.”

City crews cleaned up most of the statue though there are still some marks left on the base. If you have any information on the person or people responsible, please call Chester Police.
 

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