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Queen Victoria Statue Vandalized: Republican Group Claims Responsibility

2/28/2026

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The Queen Victoria statue at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast was vandalized with red paint.
Lasair Dhearg, the republican group, claimed responsibility for the vandalism.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is investigating the incident.
Local politicians condemned the act as an attack on shared heritage and public property.
Ulster Unionist Assembly member Alan Chambers said funds will be diverted from the health service to repair the damage.

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The Queen Victoria statue at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast was vandalized with red paint.
Lasair Dhearg, the republican group, claimed responsibility for the vandalism.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is investigating the incident.
Local politicians condemned the act as an attack on shared heritage and public property.
Ulster Unionist Assembly member Alan Chambers said funds will be diverted from the health service to repair the damage.