Crime & Safety
Somerville Police Investigate Damage To War Memorial
Police said the memorial to Sgt. Henry Hansen at Hansen Park was damaged.
SOMERVILLE, MA — Police are investigating damage to a war memorial in Somerville.
The incident happened at Hansen Park on Medford Street, named after Sgt. Henry Hansen.
The memorial was knocked over and cracked along the left upper edge, photographs from the police department show.
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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact 617-625-1600 Ext. 7235.
Destruction of War Memorial-Sgt. Henry O. Hansen located at Hanson Park (487 Medford St). The memorial was cracked along its left upper edge. Anyone w/info regarding this incident or agencies experiencing similar incidents to please contact 617-625-1600 Ext. 7235. pic.twitter.com/NqUh1QR27N
— SomervillePolice (@SomervillePD) October 5, 2021
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