East Renfrewshire crime: Man, 39, charged after '40 headstones damaged' at cemetery

Man charged after gravestones smashed and crucifix set on fire

A man has been charged after around 40 headstones were damaged and a wooden crucifix set alight in a cemetery.

Police were called to the scene at St Conval’s Cemetery on Glasgow Road, Barrhead, in East Renfrewshire, around 8.50am on Sunday.

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A man is due to appear before Paisley Sheriff Court on Monday.placeholder image
A man is due to appear before Paisley Sheriff Court on Monday.

On Monday police said that a 39-year-old man had been arrested and charged in connection with alleged wilful fire-raising and vandalism.

The man is expected to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court in due course.

A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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