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Australian man held in custody in Scotland after being charged with smashing glass containing Stone of Destiny

Australian man held in custody in Scotland after being charged with smashing glass containing Stone of Destiny

Scottish Sun2 days ago
The artefact has been associated with the Scottish and UK monarchies for centuries
MUSEUM 'DISTURBANCE' Australian man held in custody in Scotland after being charged with smashing glass containing Stone of Destiny
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A MAN has appeared in court charged with "malicious mischief" following reports that the glass case containing the Stone of Destiny was broken.
It follows an incident at Perth Museum on Saturday afternoon, where visitors reported a man in a kilt attempting to smash through the case containing the ancient artefact.
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A man has been charged after reports that the glass casing protecting the Stone of Destiny was smashed
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Cops raced to Perth Museum on Saturday afternoon
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The Stone of Destiny has long been associated with the monarchy.
Police said they had arrested and charged someone following a "disturbance" at the museum, which has the sandstone block as its centrepiece exhibition.
On Monday, 35-year-old Arnaud Harixcalde Logan appeared at Perth Sheriff Court facing a single charge of malicious mischief.
His address was listed as Sydney, Australia.
No plea was entered, and he was remanded in custody.
The next appearance is due to take place in eight days.
In Scots law, malicious mischief is an offence which deals with behaviour which damages or destroys the property of another, similar to vandalism.
The artefact, also known as the Stone of Scone, was moved to Perth Museum in 2024 as part of a £27 million redevelopment.
It has been associated with the Scottish and UK monarchies for centuries.
The Stone of Destiny was used in Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 and also in the coronation of the King in 2023.
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It was formally returned to Scotland in 1996 to go on display at Edinburgh Castle.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said earlier: "At around 1.55pm on Saturday 12 July, 2025, Police Scotland received a call regarding a disturbance at Perth Museum.
"A 35-year-old man was subsequently arrested and charged."
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