Thugs break into church to spray 'Allah' on the wall and destroy crucifix

Vandalism: Cops have launched an investigation into the break in

Islamic extremists are being hunted by police after breaking into a church and spraying 'Allah' onto the wall before destroying a crucifix.
The thugs broke into the Church of our Lady of Carmen in the Spanish town of Rincon de la Victoria, Andalucia Monday, where they also destroyed statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
An investigation has been launched by Spain's Civil Guard into allegations of vandalism, after the shocking scene was discovered by priest Agustin Carrasco.
Local Christian leaders from the Diocese of Malaga said the attack did not represent the actions of all Muslims.

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Horror: A priest was heartbroken to discover the vandalism at the church

In a statement it also urged "respect and fraternity between different religious groups".

 

Break in: The Virgin Mary statue was smashed over

The population of Andalusia has seen a significant increase in its Muslim population in recent years.

A Moroccan man from the town was arrested last month, accused of trying to damage a statue of the Virgin Mary.

 

'Allah': The word was sprayed onto the church wall