Prague astronomical clock statue vandalized by tourist
A tourist has vandalized the astronomer statue, which is part of Prague’s famous astronomical clock on Old Town Square. The incident, which happened late on Tuesday night, was filmed by security cameras. Thanks to the footage, police were able to quickly arrest the perpetrator. It shows the man breaking off part of the arm of the statue with a metal basket removed from one of the square’s trashcans. Police said that they have not yet been able to question the perpetrator since he still under the influence of alcohol. The man will most likely be charged with vandalism. This is the third time that the astronomer statue has been vandalized in recent years, the last incident happened in April of last year.