Two men were caught on camera throwing paint-filled water balloons at the iconic arch at Washington Square Park.
Splashes of red paint were seen on two statues of George Washington that have been a fixture at the Lower Manhattan park since the earlier 1900s. Police say the incident occurred early Monday morning.
The statues of the 1st U.S. President have been vandalized multiple times especially since the start of citywide protests against police brutality and racial injustice. Protesters around the country have been calling for the removal of statues and symbols that celebrate the country's racist past.
Last week, someone wrote “slave owner” on a statue of Washington in Union Square Park, the NY Post reported.
City workers have already cleaned up the paint left on the statues, according to the outlet.
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