In France, a man was kidnapped and destroyed a piece of the remains of Nicolas Plager, explaining it as a "battle against the fantasies". According to the Tribune Chartain, he broke the glass that protected the relics in the Basilica of Saint-Nicolas de Fort, took it, then burned and crushed the contents. The police identified the suspect from the camera records and arrested him. During the investigation, the man confessed to his actions. This is the third case of vandalism or theft at the basilica this year.

In France, a man was kidnapped and destroyed a piece of the remains of Nicolas Plager, explaining it as a "battle against the fantasies". According to the Tribune Chartain, he broke the glass that protected the relics in the Basilica of Saint-Nicolas de Fort, took it, then burned and crushed the contents. The police identified the suspect from the camera records and arrested him. During the investigation, the man confessed to his actions. This is the third case of vandalism or theft at the basilica this year.