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28/10/2005
Orange Hall damaged in arson attack
A west Belfast Orange Hall has been damaged overnight in an arson attack, police have said.
The Whiterock hall was set alight sometime between 7pm on Thursday and 7.30am on Friday after a window of the property was broken and flammable liquid poured in and set alight.
The resulting fire caused scorch damage to the hall and kitchen of the building.
West Belfast DUP MLA, Diane Dodds, condemned those behind the attack.
"I utterly condemn this disgraceful sectarian attack on this hall," Mrs Dodds said. "It is clearly aimed at intimidating the local Orange Brethren. I would urge community and political leaders in the Nationalist community to come out publicly and condemn this wanton act of destruction."
West Belfast Sinn Féin Councillor Tom Hartley also hit out at those responsible for the attack.
"Sectarian attacks on churches, schools, businesses and homes from whatever quarter are wrong and should be condemned," he said.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
The Whiterock hall was set alight sometime between 7pm on Thursday and 7.30am on Friday after a window of the property was broken and flammable liquid poured in and set alight.
The resulting fire caused scorch damage to the hall and kitchen of the building.
West Belfast DUP MLA, Diane Dodds, condemned those behind the attack.
"I utterly condemn this disgraceful sectarian attack on this hall," Mrs Dodds said. "It is clearly aimed at intimidating the local Orange Brethren. I would urge community and political leaders in the Nationalist community to come out publicly and condemn this wanton act of destruction."
West Belfast Sinn Féin Councillor Tom Hartley also hit out at those responsible for the attack.
"Sectarian attacks on churches, schools, businesses and homes from whatever quarter are wrong and should be condemned," he said.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
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