Vandals put a veil on Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was found draped in a Muslim dress and head scarf.
Danish police removed the clothing after a caller reported it, a spokesman said.
The statue dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen draws about 1 million visitors a year and is targeted occasionally by vandals. On Tuesday, the statue’s face, left arm and lap were found doused with red paint.
In 2004, opponents of Turkey’s bid to join the European Union covered the statue with a burka, a head-to-toe robe women wear in some Islamic countries.
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