Kent synagogue ‘appalled’ by cemetery vandalism

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Headstones in the burial ground at Chatham Memorial Synagogue have been knocked over and damaged.

Chatham Memorial Synagogue’s cemetery has been targeted by vandals five times in recent yearsA representative of the synagogue said they were “appalled and deeply upset” by the incident13 minutes ago

A number of headstones in the burial ground at Chatham Memorial Synagogue in Rochester were knocked over and damaged on Friday. “Sadly, we are a small community and do not have the funds to erect strong security measures,” she said. Dr Halpern-Matthews said a previous incident of vandalism at the cemetery had caused £19,000 worth of damage.

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