23/03/2004
Orange Hall arson attack 'sectarian'
An arson attack on an Orange Hall in Co Armagh has been described as "sectarian".
Newry and Armagh Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kennedy said the attack on Ballyrea Orange Hall on the Baltarran Road in Armagh was also an "attack on Protestant culture".
The fire, which occurred at around 2am on Tuesday, is believed to have started after a side window was used to get into the building and start the blaze. The hall has been severely damaged by the fire.
Mr. Kennedy said: “This is not the first time we have witnessed this kind of sectarian attack on Protestant culture. There have been a spate of similar attacks in recent times.
“There is little doubt republicans are responsible but incidents like this, while causing inconvenience to those who use the hall, will not deter them from expressing their strong Protestant beliefs which is their right in a free and democratic society where diversity and freedom of expression should be embraced.”
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 028 3752 3311 or Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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Newry and Armagh Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kennedy said the attack on Ballyrea Orange Hall on the Baltarran Road in Armagh was also an "attack on Protestant culture".
The fire, which occurred at around 2am on Tuesday, is believed to have started after a side window was used to get into the building and start the blaze. The hall has been severely damaged by the fire.
Mr. Kennedy said: “This is not the first time we have witnessed this kind of sectarian attack on Protestant culture. There have been a spate of similar attacks in recent times.
“There is little doubt republicans are responsible but incidents like this, while causing inconvenience to those who use the hall, will not deter them from expressing their strong Protestant beliefs which is their right in a free and democratic society where diversity and freedom of expression should be embraced.”
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 028 3752 3311 or Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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