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Man taken into custody after allegedly vandalizing statue outside Brooklyn church

Man accused of vandalizing Brooklyn church statue taken into custody
Man accused of vandalizing Brooklyn church statue taken into custody 00:22

NEW YORK -- A man was taken into custody after allegedly vandalizing a statue outside a Brooklyn church.

It happened late Saturday morning at Resurrection Church in Gerritsen Beach.

A white marble statue of the Virgin Mary was covered with black spray paint, including what appears to be the word "fake."

Police say the suspect was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation.

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