Overview

• Activists decapitated a statue of King George V in Melbourne on a public holiday for King Charles III's birthday.
• The statue was also covered in red paint with the phrase 'THE COLONY WILL FALL' written on it.
• A video of the act, set to the Sex Pistols' 'God Save the Queen,' was shared on social media.
• The incident is part of a broader movement against colonial monuments in Australia.
• Police are investigating the vandalism and seeking information from the public.