MUMMIFIED REMAINS DESTROYED IN FIRE IN IRISH CHURCH CRYPT

**man shown at start is Archdeacon of Dublin & Vicar of St Michan’s Church, David Pierpoint is the man speaking. A part-time security guard has been accused of criminal damage after a fire destroyed “priceless“ and “irreplaceable“ ancient mummies in the crypt at St Michan’s Church in Dublin. Christian Topiter, 38, was held in prison custody on remand pending approval of a person to stand his bail and needs €4,000 lodged in court before he can be released. Mr Topiter, formerly of Grand Canal House, Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6, was charged with causing criminal damage at St Michan’s Church to mummified remains, property of Church of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin & Vicar of St Michan’s Church David Pierpoint. He appeared before Judge Shalom Binchy at Dublin District Court on Wednesday. Objecting to bail, Garda James Kenny told the court he was concerned the accused would commit more offences or interfere with witnesses. The garda said there was CCTV evidence and alleged the accused was arrested shortly afterwards wearing distinct clothing. Mr Topiter, formerly of Grand Canal House, Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6, was charged with causing criminal damage at St Michan’s Church to mummified remains, property of Church of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin & Vicar of St Michan’s Church David Pierpoint. He appeared before Judge Shalom Binchy at Dublin District Court on Wednesday. Objecting to bail, Garda James Kenny told the court he was concerned the accused would commit more offences or interfere with witnesses. The garda said there was CCTV evidence and alleged the accused was arrested shortly afterwards wearing distinct clothing. #dublin #crypt #mummy #fire #vandalism