13/07/2007
Orange Order condemn attack
The Orange Order has condemned an attack on several buses taking some of its members home from July Twelfth parades in County Armagh.
Windows were broken on the four vehicles which were carrying loyalist bandsmen at they travelled along Friary Road at about 4.15pm.
Orangemen said cars were also targeted by a group of about 30-40 people.
One person was taken to hospital following the attack.
An Orange Order spokesperson said it was a disgraceful and violent attack on people who were returning from celebrating their culture and heritage with their friends.
A local Sinn Féin councillor said the attacks were wrong and the PSNI is investigating.
(CD)
Windows were broken on the four vehicles which were carrying loyalist bandsmen at they travelled along Friary Road at about 4.15pm.
Orangemen said cars were also targeted by a group of about 30-40 people.
One person was taken to hospital following the attack.
An Orange Order spokesperson said it was a disgraceful and violent attack on people who were returning from celebrating their culture and heritage with their friends.
A local Sinn Féin councillor said the attacks were wrong and the PSNI is investigating.
(CD)
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