David Bowie statue vandalised after less than 48 hours

‘Feed the homeless first’ was sprayed onto the bronze sculpture in Aylesbury

Bowie statue
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A bronze statue of David Bowie has been attacked with paint just two days after it was unveiled.

Called Earthly Messenger, the statue was revealed in Aylesbury on Sunday and vandalised early this morning.

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