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25/08/2004
Vandals destroy graves in Co Armagh
Vandals have destroyed 14 gravestones at a Presbyterian cemetery in Co Armagh.
Newry and Armagh Ulster Unionist Assembly member Danny Kennedy described the vandalism "as repulsive and disrespectful".
“This desecration is a despicable act of sacrilege which defies logic," he said.
"That anyone would want to disturb the graves of the deceased is beyond comprehension."
He added: “What purpose is served by such a repulsive action? Those responsible are callous and contemptible. They have shown themselves to have no respect for the dead."
Mr Kennedy appealed for anyone with information to contact police.
(MB)
Newry and Armagh Ulster Unionist Assembly member Danny Kennedy described the vandalism "as repulsive and disrespectful".
“This desecration is a despicable act of sacrilege which defies logic," he said.
"That anyone would want to disturb the graves of the deceased is beyond comprehension."
He added: “What purpose is served by such a repulsive action? Those responsible are callous and contemptible. They have shown themselves to have no respect for the dead."
Mr Kennedy appealed for anyone with information to contact police.
(MB)
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