Monty Python's Colwyn Bay statue of John Cleese vandalized with fake blood
Vandals have targeted a statue of Monty Python star John Cleese in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, with fake blood.
The statue was part of a set of five statues commemorating the Monty Python films and was unveiled in 2019.
It is not the first time the statue of John Cleese has been vandalized. In 2020, it was egged.
The other four statues in the set depict Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Terry Gilliam.
The statues were created by sculptor Andy Edwards and were unveiled by the five surviving members of Monty Python.
The actor John Cleese said he was "very sad" about the vandalization of the statue.
Police are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses.
The statues have become a popular tourist attraction and are often seen with visitors posing for photographs.
The vandalization of the statue has been met with anger and disappointment from fans of Monty Python and the local community.
Some people have suggested that the statue should be moved to a more secure location.
Others have called for the statue to be repaired and restored to its former glory.
It is not yet clear what the future holds for the statue of John Cleese.
However, it is clear that the statue has become a symbol of Monty Python and the vandalization of the statue has been met with anger and disappointment from fans of the comedy group.
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