Australian held over Stone of Destiny ‘disturbance’
The Stone of Destiny, also known as the Stone of Scone, was used in the King's coronation in 2023. Photo: Getty
An Australian man has appeared in court charged with “malicious mischief” following reports a glass case containing the Stone of Destiny in Scotland was broken.
It follows an incident at Perth Museum on Saturday (local time), where visitors reported a man in a kilt trying to smash into the case containing the ancient artefact, which has long been associated with the monarchy.
Police said they had arrested and charged someone following a “disturbance” at the museum, which has the sandstone block as its centrepiece exhibition.
On Monday, 35-year-old Arnaud Harixcalde Logan appeared at Perth Sheriff Court facing a single charge of malicious mischief.
His address was listed as Sydney, Australia.
No plea was entered and he was remanded in custody. His next appearance is due in eight days.
In Scots law, malicious mischief is an offence that deals with behaviour that damages or destroys the property of another, similar to vandalism.
The artefact, also known as the Stone of Scone, was moved to Perth Museum in 2024 after a £27 million ($A55 million) redevelopment.
It has been associated with the Scottish and British monarchies for centuries.
The Stone of Destiny was used in Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 and also in the coronation of the King in 2023.
It was formally returned to Scotland in 1996 to go on display at Edinburgh Castle.
-AAP
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