17/05/2018

Investigation Launched Following Fire At Herdman's Mill

An investigation has launched following a blaze at Herdman's Hill in Sion Mills.

Police believe that the fire was started deliberately.

Crews from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) attended the scene in Co Tyrone at around 7.45pm on Wednesday, 16 May.

SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan said: "The people of Sion Mills and the wider area are fed up with the Mill being left in ruins and are upset that a large piece of their history has literally gone up in flames.

"I would advise anyone who spotted any suspicious activity around the time of the fire to get in touch with the PSNI as soon as possible."

(CD/MH)




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