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25/02/2016
Two Arrested After Arson Attack On GAA Club In Co Armagh
Two people have been arrested following an attempted burglary and arson attack at a GAA club in Lurgan, Co Armagh.
The incident in the North Street area was reported to police just before 5.40am on Thursday morning, 25 February.
Police and the emergency services attended the scene and it is believed the fire had been started deliberately.
The blaze caused damage to the roof and wall of the building.
Two men, aged 21 and 22, were arrested a short time later in the Victoria Place area.
They are both assisting police with their enquiries.
Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Seeley condemned the attack.
She said: "It is a relief no one was injured but it is a huge blow to those who volunteer their time every evening of the week to provide a facility for the community.
"It is also a blow for those young people training for competitions and for personal fitness in the club.
"The club is due to have some improvement work done over the next number of weeks and I will now be contacting the funders to ensure this project has not been jeopardised."
(CD/MH)
The incident in the North Street area was reported to police just before 5.40am on Thursday morning, 25 February.
Police and the emergency services attended the scene and it is believed the fire had been started deliberately.
The blaze caused damage to the roof and wall of the building.
Two men, aged 21 and 22, were arrested a short time later in the Victoria Place area.
They are both assisting police with their enquiries.
Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Seeley condemned the attack.
She said: "It is a relief no one was injured but it is a huge blow to those who volunteer their time every evening of the week to provide a facility for the community.
"It is also a blow for those young people training for competitions and for personal fitness in the club.
"The club is due to have some improvement work done over the next number of weeks and I will now be contacting the funders to ensure this project has not been jeopardised."
(CD/MH)
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