Man Arrested For Destruction Of George Michael Mural

A man has been arrested for the destruction of a mural of singer George Michael in Sydney's inner west. 

As reported by the ABC, New South Wales police issued a 23-year-old man with a court attendance notice over a charge of graffiti on Sunday afternoon.

The mural was painted by local artist Scott Marsh, who has recently been in the spotlight for the creation and subsequent destruction of his mural of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Cardinal George Pell. 

The destruction of the Saint George mural comes just days after vandalisation of The Happy Ending mural, featuring Abbott and Pell. 

The vandal was caught on film at the site of the Saint George mural in the Sydney suburb of Erskineville, saying "I'm defending my religion."

The man is slated to face Sydney's Downing Centre local court in December.

Marsh has been quick to say that "…I can promise you George will be back bigger and better…" via a post on his Instagram account.

Read Marsh's posts below.

 

‘Saint George’ was painted almost a year ago as a tribute to the property owners lost mate George Michael. It is on the main train lines heading south through Sydney and thousands of people see it each day on their daily commutes. It has a become a shrine visited by George Michael fans from around Australia and the world, leaving flowers cards and candles at the foot of the wall when they come to mourn and remember George. It made international headlines when it was painted and was a feature in its own float in this years @sydneymardigras , televised across Australia and the world. So why now is it being attacked under the guise of religion?? I feel terrible and I’m so sorry to all the locals who have had to endure the intimidation and bullshit during the past nights attacks It is completely surreal to see images and hear stories of groups of men, religious fanatics, travelling into these communities to intimidate locals & forcefully remove their public artwork. Its sad really sad... so much for free speach and freedom of expression in Australia... Thanks so much for the dozens of messages of support i have received! Ill write back to them all today. The murals now beyond repair, time to let the dust settle. But i can promise you George will be back bigger and better than (and with a graffiti proof coating) #georgemichael #innerwest #freedomofspeech #saintgeorge #publicart #censorship #patronsaintofthegays

A post shared by Scott Marsh (@scottie.marsh) on Nov 17, 2017 at 3:29pm PST

 

This is dope! #nowords

A post shared by Scott Marsh (@scottie.marsh) on Nov 18, 2017 at 5:33am PST