Orange hall targeted in arson attack
A CO Armagh Orange hall has been damaged in an arson attack.
Kilmore Orange hall outside Lurgan suffered extensive smoke damage in the blaze.
A police spokesman said the CCTV cameras at the premises were disabled at the premises before roof tiles were removed and flammable liquid poured into the building.
The hall's porch took the full impact of the fire, although the main body of the building is believed to have escaped relatively unscathed.
The facility is used by a local Orange lodge and the Royal Black Preceptory. It is also used by a local band, a youth club and community groups.
A total of 14 Orange halls have been targeted by arsonists so far this year.
A spokesperson for the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland condemned the latest incident.
"This is yet another attack on Protestant culture and our way of life. We call upon anyone with the slightest piece of information to contact the police and help them find the culprits," he said.
"Someone must know who is carrying out these attacks on our premises across Northern Ireland. They have a moral responsibility to pass on that information to the police."
The spokesman warned against any form of retaliation following the Lurgan fire.
Police are appealing for information.
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