Vandals have destroyed headstones in a Jewish Cemetery in Greater Manchester.
At around 3.45pm on Wednesday 18 May 2016 police were called the Blackley Jewish Cemetery on Rochdale Road in Charlestown to reports of damage to a number of graves.
Officers attended and found 14 head stones had been knocked over and smashed.
Police are now appealing for witnesses or for anyone who has any information to get in contact.
Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry from GMP’s North Manchester Division said “This is a sickening act of criminal damage which we are taking very seriously.
“I believe this was a deliberate and targeted attack and there is no place for such abhorrent behaviour in our communities.
“All decent members of the public recognise that a cemetery is supposed to be a resting place for people who have passed away; a place of sanctity and dignity where families can come and pay their respects.
"So to have those graves desecrated in such a disgusting and disrespectful way will no doubt cause immeasurable anguish to the families and loved ones affected."
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