Sydney Man Charged with Attempted Vandalism of Historic Stone of Destiny
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Arnaud Harixcalde Logan, a 35-year-old from Sydney, appeared in Perth Sheriff Court charged with malicious mischief.
- Logan allegedly attempted to smash the glass case housing the Stone of Destiny at Perth Museum.
- The incident led to the evacuation of the museum, but the historic Stone of Scone remained undamaged.
- The Stone of Destiny, central to Scottish coronations, was moved to Perth Museum in 2024 after a significant redevelopment.
- Logan made no plea and was remanded in custody, with a court appearance scheduled for next week.
A 35-year-old Australian man has been charged with malicious mischief after allegedly attempting to damage the glass case housing the Stone of Destiny at Perth Museum. Arnaud Harixcalde Logan, hailing from Sydney, appeared at Perth Sheriff Court following the incident, which took place on a Saturday afternoon. The museum was evacuated as a precaution, although the ancient artefact, also known as the Stone of Scone, remained unharmed.
Incident at Perth Museum
The alleged attack occurred at Perth Museum, where the Stone of Destiny is a central exhibit. Witnesses reported seeing a man in a kilt trying to break the protective glass surrounding the stone, an artefact steeped in Scottish and UK monarchical history. Police responded swiftly to the disturbance, arresting Logan and charging him with malicious mischief, an offence under Scots law akin to vandalism.
Legal Proceedings
During a private hearing at Perth Sheriff Court, Logan did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody. He is expected to return to court next week. The Stone of Destiny, which played a role in the coronations of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and King Charles in 2023, was moved to Perth Museum in 2024 following a £27 million redevelopment. The stone had been kept at Westminster Abbey until its return to Scotland in 1996.
WHAT THIS MIGHT MEAN
The upcoming court appearance will determine the legal consequences for Logan, potentially setting a precedent for similar cases involving historic artefacts. The incident raises questions about security measures for culturally significant items, prompting museums to reassess their protective protocols. Experts suggest that while the stone remains unharmed, the event underscores the ongoing cultural and historical significance of the Stone of Destiny in both Scotland and the broader UK.
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Sydney Man Charged with Attempted Vandalism of Historic Stone of Destiny
In This Article
Sofia Romano| Published HIGHLIGHTS
- Arnaud Harixcalde Logan, a 35-year-old from Sydney, appeared in Perth Sheriff Court charged with malicious mischief.
- Logan allegedly attempted to smash the glass case housing the Stone of Destiny at Perth Museum.
- The incident led to the evacuation of the museum, but the historic Stone of Scone remained undamaged.
- The Stone of Destiny, central to Scottish coronations, was moved to Perth Museum in 2024 after a significant redevelopment.
- Logan made no plea and was remanded in custody, with a court appearance scheduled for next week.
A 35-year-old Australian man has been charged with malicious mischief after allegedly attempting to damage the glass case housing the Stone of Destiny at Perth Museum. Arnaud Harixcalde Logan, hailing from Sydney, appeared at Perth Sheriff Court following the incident, which took place on a Saturday afternoon. The museum was evacuated as a precaution, although the ancient artefact, also known as the Stone of Scone, remained unharmed.
Incident at Perth Museum
The alleged attack occurred at Perth Museum, where the Stone of Destiny is a central exhibit. Witnesses reported seeing a man in a kilt trying to break the protective glass surrounding the stone, an artefact steeped in Scottish and UK monarchical history. Police responded swiftly to the disturbance, arresting Logan and charging him with malicious mischief, an offence under Scots law akin to vandalism.
Legal Proceedings
During a private hearing at Perth Sheriff Court, Logan did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody. He is expected to return to court next week. The Stone of Destiny, which played a role in the coronations of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and King Charles in 2023, was moved to Perth Museum in 2024 following a £27 million redevelopment. The stone had been kept at Westminster Abbey until its return to Scotland in 1996.
WHAT THIS MIGHT MEAN
The upcoming court appearance will determine the legal consequences for Logan, potentially setting a precedent for similar cases involving historic artefacts. The incident raises questions about security measures for culturally significant items, prompting museums to reassess their protective protocols. Experts suggest that while the stone remains unharmed, the event underscores the ongoing cultural and historical significance of the Stone of Destiny in both Scotland and the broader UK.
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