A support group in Vestfold is reacting to visible swastikas on the July 22 memorial in Tønsberg city center. The monument commemorates victims of Norway's 2011 terrorist attacks.
Vandals damaged the memorial in 2019. The marks from that incident remain visible in the stone, particularly when the surface becomes wet.
Tom Strømstad Olsen serves as deputy leader of the support group. He says seeing the symbol on the memorial causes pain. Olsen expects the municipality to properly clean the stone and remove the symbol.
The municipality previously promised to address the issue. Now Olsen wants action as the symbols become more visible over time. He made these comments in a public statement.
Why does this matter for Norway memorial vandalism cases? The repeated defacement shows ongoing challenges in protecting sites of national significance. Local authorities face pressure to maintain these spaces with proper respect.
Norwegian police have documented several similar incidents targeting memorial sites in recent years. Each case typically sparks public debate about security measures and response times.