'They have completely destroyed the vault' - Vandals decapitate 800-year-old 'Crusader' at Dublin church

"It's devastating for the parish, it's devastating for the community," he said.

'They have completely destroyed the vault' - Vandals decapitate 800-year-old 'Crusader' at Dublin church

A Dublin church has been targeted by vandals, who decapitated an 800-year-old 'Crusader' who was in a crypt.

The incident happened over the weekend but was discovered today by a tour guide at St Michan's Church in Dublin.

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