NSW police arrest two women after statue defaced in Sydney CBD

Two women have been arrested after a statue was defaced in Sydney’s CBD early this morning.

Police were alerted to vandalism on the statue in Hyde Park about 4am (Sunday 14 June 2020).

Officers from Sydney City Police Area Command attended and arrested two women – aged 27 and 28 nearby on College Street.

Police will allege the women were found with a bag containing a number of spray cans.

The pair have been taken to Day Street Police Station where they are expected to be charged.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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