Orange hall damaged in Armagh arson attack

A hall belonging to the Orange Order has been extensively damaged in an arson attack near Armagh city.

A hall belonging to the Orange Order has been extensively damaged in an arson attack near Armagh city.

The attack on Mullintur Orange Hall, on the Maydown Road, happened between Wednesday night and yesterday morning. It was reported to police yesterday afternoon.

Police say the perpetrators went into the building through the roof before smashing old and new drums belonging to the Orange Order lodge.

"The lodge's banner was taken outside where it was set alight," a police spokesman added.

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