Tomb of French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen vandalised just weeks after his death
Tomb of French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen vandalised just weeks after his death
Police in France's western region of Brittany said they are investigating the damage to the grave, which was reportedly caused by a sledgehammer.
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Published on: 31/01/2025 | 00:00:00
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A tomb housing the remains of Jean-Marie Le Pen has been vandalised. Authorities in the western Brittany region of France were informed of the damage on Friday. The tomb was shattered into pieces with a sledgehammer. Le Pen died aged 96 on 7 January. Marine Le Pen took over his party, renamed it the National Rally and turned it into one of France's most powerful political forces while distancing herself from her father. She is considered among the favourites to be France’s next president in 2027.
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