10/04/2006

Portadown church targeted in arson attack

A church in County Armagh has been targeted during an arson attack at the weekend.

Shortly before 10am yesterday, a bin was pushed against the back door of the Church of Ireland church on the Drumcree Road in Portadown and set alight.

Minor damage was caused to the door of the Drumcree Parish Church during the incident and police have confirmed that they are treating the fire as "malicious."

Police in Portadown have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the attack or anyone with any information in relation to it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000 or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/SP)


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