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| Arson attack at Orange Order hall | Arson attack at Orange Order hall |
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| There has been an overnight arson attack at Kilmore Orange Hall between Moira and Lurgan. | |
| CCTV cameras were disabled before a number of roof tiles were removed and a flammable liquid poured inside. | CCTV cameras were disabled before a number of roof tiles were removed and a flammable liquid poured inside. |
| The liquid was then set alight. The resultant fire caused extensive damage to the entrance porch. | The liquid was then set alight. The resultant fire caused extensive damage to the entrance porch. |
| However, it is understood the main part of the hall, which has been rebuilt twice after previously being attacked by arsonists, was not damaged. | However, it is understood the main part of the hall, which has been rebuilt twice after previously being attacked by arsonists, was not damaged. |
| "This is yet another attack on Protestant culture and our way of life," said the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland in a statement. | |
| "We call upon anyone with the slightest piece of information to contact the police and help them find the culprits. | |
| "Someone must know who is carrying out these attacks on our premises across Northern Ireland." | |
| The spokesman added: "We would strongly appeal to the entire community not to be sucked into any form of retaliation which is exactly what these arsonists would like to see happening. | |
| "The only way to deal with these attacks is to let the police help the people responsible." |