War memorial vandalised in hate crime investigation

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How did the left and right cover War memorial vandalised in hate crime investigation?

Of the 7 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 0% are rated left, 43% are rated centre, 57% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 8. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is War memorial vandalised in hate crime investigation left or right?

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Is the coverage of War memorial vandalised in hate crime investigation biased?

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Which side is not reporting War memorial vandalised in hate crime investigation?

When we first saw this story, outlets rated left had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.

Which outlets covered War memorial vandalised in hate crime investigation?

8 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What happened at the war memorial in Warrington?

The head of a statue of Christ was smashed off a crucifix at the war memorial at St Alban's Church in Warrington. Anti-Catholic graffiti was also spray-painted on the monument. Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

When did the vandalism occur?

The damage is believed to have occurred between 6pm on Friday, October 30, and 10pm on the same evening. It was discovered by a member of the congregation on Sunday, November 1.

What is the police doing about the incident?

Cheshire Police are investigating the vandalism as a hate crime. They have released CCTV footage of an individual they wish to speak to and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward.