31/03/2003

Orange Order hall damaged in arson attack

An Orange Order hall in Loughgall, Co Armagh has been badly damaged in an arson attack.

The fire was discovered at around 10.30am on Sunday morning. Bibles and photographs were among a number of items destroyed by the blaze.

Ulster Unionist MLA, Danny Kennedy described the attack as cowardly and said it was obviously "the work of mindless bigots".

Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

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