Murals commemorating Halle attack daubed with swastikas on eve of first anniversary

Murals commemorating the victims of the antisemitic attack in the German city of Halle have been daubed with red swastikas on the eve of its first anniversary. 

Street art painted across the city by activists to honour the two victims of the attack, along with the words “never forget”, were vandalised on Thursday evening, police said. 

An investigation into the daubings has been launched, according to German media reports. 

On Friday, several commemorations to mark the first anniversary since the attack took place, including a moment’s silence and the unveiling of a new memorial plaque in the synagogue’s courtyard.