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02/07/2019
Parties Unite To Condemn Tyrone Vandalism
Political representatives have united to condemn an act of vandalism in County Tyrone.
According to Cookstown Ulster Unionist Councillor Trevor Wilson, threatening graffiti appeared on the walls of a former police station in Stewartstown, naming people alleged to be prison officers.
Mr Wilson said today: "I totally condemn the appearance of this graffiti which is clearly designed to threaten and intimidate people - particularly the three who are named - alongside the letters 'IRA' and the image of a rifle.
"Given the murders of Prison Officers David Black in November 2012 and Adrian Ismay in March 2016, any potential threat to officers has to be taken seriously."
The UUP Councillor said it is imperative that the police and security forces continue to disrupt the activities of organised crime gangs who still use violence and threats, and urged all police and prison officers to take steps to ensure their personal safety in the meantime.
SDLP Mid Ulster Councillor Malachy Quinn branded the act a "disgusting attempt" at intimidation.
He said: "The faceless thugs who are responsible need to understand, and they need to be made to understand, that they are not wanted here and they aren't going to drag us back.
"I have been in touch with the council already to request this is removed immediately. And I would ask anyone who saw anything suspicious to come forward to police as soon as possible. We all have a responsibility to challenge the evil of sectarianism in our society."
Meanwhile, Sinn Fein Councillor Ronan McGinley slammed those responsible for the "utterly unacceptable" graffiti and called for it to be removed at once.
The local representative said: "The people of Stewartstown have been working hard to prepare the town for the Bloom Awards and unfortunately there are a few people who want to intimidate people and deface the area.
"They in no way represent this community.
"Incidents such as this only serve to further division at a time when the community wants to move forward."
(JG/CM)
According to Cookstown Ulster Unionist Councillor Trevor Wilson, threatening graffiti appeared on the walls of a former police station in Stewartstown, naming people alleged to be prison officers.
Mr Wilson said today: "I totally condemn the appearance of this graffiti which is clearly designed to threaten and intimidate people - particularly the three who are named - alongside the letters 'IRA' and the image of a rifle.
"Given the murders of Prison Officers David Black in November 2012 and Adrian Ismay in March 2016, any potential threat to officers has to be taken seriously."
The UUP Councillor said it is imperative that the police and security forces continue to disrupt the activities of organised crime gangs who still use violence and threats, and urged all police and prison officers to take steps to ensure their personal safety in the meantime.
SDLP Mid Ulster Councillor Malachy Quinn branded the act a "disgusting attempt" at intimidation.
He said: "The faceless thugs who are responsible need to understand, and they need to be made to understand, that they are not wanted here and they aren't going to drag us back.
"I have been in touch with the council already to request this is removed immediately. And I would ask anyone who saw anything suspicious to come forward to police as soon as possible. We all have a responsibility to challenge the evil of sectarianism in our society."
Meanwhile, Sinn Fein Councillor Ronan McGinley slammed those responsible for the "utterly unacceptable" graffiti and called for it to be removed at once.
The local representative said: "The people of Stewartstown have been working hard to prepare the town for the Bloom Awards and unfortunately there are a few people who want to intimidate people and deface the area.
"They in no way represent this community.
"Incidents such as this only serve to further division at a time when the community wants to move forward."
(JG/CM)
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