23/09/2005

Orange order hall vandalised in Armagh

Police have appealed for information after extensive damage was caused to an Orange Hall in Co Armagh.

The Mullintur Orange Order Hall on the Maydown Road in Armagh is believed to have been damaged between Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday morning.

The vandals entered a loft area of the Hall through the roof, where they smashed a number of old and new drums. The lodge’s banner was taken outside where it was set alight.

Anyone who was in the area and who witnessed any suspicious activity is urged to contact detectives in Armagh on 028 3752 3311 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

(MB/SP)

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