Orange and AOH halls attacked in North Antrim
An Orange hall in the County Antrim village of Rasharkin has been damaged by arsonists overnight.
A police spokesman said a small fire was started in front of the hall in Rasharkin on Friday night causing scorch damage.
In Ballymoney, an Ancient Order of Hibernians hall wass also targeted. Graffiti was daubed on the hall at Rosnashane Road.
Both halls have been attacked in recent months.
These latest attacks come as tensions continue to simmer ahead of Friday's (Aug 21] parade through the village of Rasharkin involving 41 bands, as well as a planned protest by a local residents group.
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