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23/04/2014
War Graves Damaged In Attack
War graves have been damaged and vandalised at Belfast City Cemetery.
A member of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, who tends to the upkeep of war graves, has described the attacks, which left one headstone smashed and 14 others damaged, as "deeply distressing".
A 'Cross of Sacrifice' memorial at the Falls Road cemetery was also covered in graffiti.
The Commission is understood to be working with Belfast City Council to have the damage repaired as quickly as possible.
(MH/JP)
A member of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, who tends to the upkeep of war graves, has described the attacks, which left one headstone smashed and 14 others damaged, as "deeply distressing".
A 'Cross of Sacrifice' memorial at the Falls Road cemetery was also covered in graffiti.
The Commission is understood to be working with Belfast City Council to have the damage repaired as quickly as possible.
(MH/JP)
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