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Two drunk men were slapped with a hefty fine after destroying a statue in a town in England.
Both the accused military personnel pleaded guilty to criminal damage in court this week.
They then took half of it with them in a taxi to RAF Odiham base.
Your actions were the antithesis of everything Paddington stands for, District Judge Sam Goozee said in court.
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The broken half of the statue was eventually located in the trunk of Williams car.
Daniel Heath and Williamconfessed to being the ones responsiblefor the offense, prosecutor Jamie Renuka said.
Officers seized the statue, the prosecutor added.
He represents kindness, tolerance and promotes integration and acceptance in our society, the judge added.
He also said the two RAF engineers failed to uphold their values as military personnel.
They were ordered to perform community work and pay 2,725 ($3,527) each for the statues repairs.
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Theywere being stupid and were extremely ashamedabout their behavior, Tom said.
just look after this bear, reads the label attached to his blue coat.
Netizens expressed outrage over the news of the destroyed statue.
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Really… someone defending or working for our country.
Despicable, another wrote.
Drunk or not no excuse.
There is no reason for anyone to do this, it is unnecessary and downright spiteful, another agreed.
What the hell is wrong with people, one asked.
Thes just no respect for anything.
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