Vandal damages Prague Orloj

The police have reported that an unidentified vandal has damaged part of Prague’s world-famous Orloj or Astronomical Clock, which dates back to the 15th century. The damage took place sometime between April 27 and 29, the police said. Someone broke the arm off one of the statues, known as the Astronomer, decorating the clock tower. The missing piece was not found. The statue has been removed for restoration work which should take several weeks. It is not an original but a replica dating back to the mid-20th century.