King George V Statue Decapitated in Melbourne on King Charles III's Birthday

The statue was vandalized with red paint and anti-colonial messages as part of ongoing protests against colonial symbols in Australia.

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.