Jamie Bulger's grave vandalised as man detained under Mental Health Act
NewsUK NewsCrimePolice revealed many other graves were vandalised with ornaments stolen from themAshlie BlakeyLive and breaking news reporterandHusna AnjumSenior Live News Reporter16:39, 19 Jun 2026A man has. . .
NewsUK NewsCrimePolice revealed many other graves were vandalised with ornaments stolen from themAshlie BlakeyLive and breaking news reporterandHusna AnjumSenior Live News Reporter16:39, 19 Jun 2026A man has been admitted to amental health hospitalafter the grave of murdered totJames Bulgerwas vandalised. Two-year-old James was tortured and murdered by Jon Venables and Robert Thompson in in 1993. Police were called to the Kirkdale Cemetery on Friday, April 10 to reports that damage had been caused to the grave. Police launched an investigation into the vandalism and a number of other graves had also been targeted, with ornaments stolen from them. ManchesterEveningNewsreports a 78-year-old man from the Lancashire area was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and theft. He was taken to a police station in Merseyside, officers said. The man has since been detained under Section 3 of the Mental Health Act. He has been admitted to a mental health hospital, Merseyside Police added. Detective Inspector Jemma Berry said: "The 78-year-old man was detained under section 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983 under compulsory detention and our investigation has now concluded. During the investigation detectives established that several graves were targeted within Kirkdale Cemetery. "Stolen ornaments from gravestones were also recovered by our officers during the investigation and have now been returned to the rightful families. We understand this incident would have caused concern for the local community and I hope members of the public feel reassured by this decision. Article continues below"I would ask anyone with concerns to speak to one of our officers or contact their local police station. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank James’ family and the other families whose gravestones were damaged for their ongoing support throughout our investigation. "Anyone with information or concerns regarding the incident should contact police on @MerPolCC quoting reference 26000282253. You can also report information via our website or call 101. Get More of Our News on Google. Set Birmingham Live as a 'Preferred Source'to get quicker access to the news you value. Choose Birmingham Live as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value. CrimeMental Health