CHERISHED medals have been snatched by thieves after a Manchester United Munich air disaster memorial was vandalised. Eight Old Trafford stars were among 23 people tragically killed in a plane crash on February 6, 1958. And a display case at…
A Manchester United Munich air disaster memorial at Manchesterplatz was vandalized and looted, with thieves stealing unique medals and a glass sculpture. Munich Police reported that a stone was used to smash the display case, with the incident believed to have occurred on Monday. The site commemorates the 23 people, including eight United players, who died in the February 6, 1958 plane crash.
Manchester Munich Memorial Foundation chair Ifty Ahmed condemned the theft, noting the site's deep significance while praising local supporters for swiftly repairing the damage. The foundation covered the repair costs immediately, despite an offer from Manchester United to pay the bill.
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