Security guard accused of destroying 'priceless' mummies in Dublin church sent forward for trial

Accused now charged with arson, having previously been charged with causing criminal damage at St Michan's Church in Dublin on June 11

Water damage is believed to have ruined five mummified remains in St Michan's Church, including an 800-year-old artefact known as 'The Crusader'. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

An arson charge has been brought against a man accused of destroying "priceless" ancient mummies following a fire at St Michan's Church in Dublin.

Christian Topiter, 38, who has been in custody on remand for almost three months, appeared before Judge Alan Mitchell at Cloverhill District Court on Tuesday.