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The neighbourhood in Germany is shocked and scared after the hateful attacks which have seen many Christian statues beheaded and damaged.

Havixbeck, which is situated in the countryside in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, is now the focus of a special investigation.

Shown in the clip, different statues can be seen broken and defaced in the cruel attacks.

The police have said: “This is property destruction that is in the open and is of course noticed right away.

“Also a large number of the people in the neighbourhood where the sculptures are, were shocked and scared.