St Joseph decapitated in grisly Kerry crib attack

Gardaí in Tralee are investigating criminal damage to the town’s Christmas crib, in which the figure of St Joseph was subjected to a violent attack in the early hours of Sunday.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2016 - 00:00

Anne Lucey

The strong clear perspex covering which protects the nativity scene was broken and pulled aside.

The figure of St Joseph was smashed and his head was removed.

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