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Belfast: Whiterock Orange Hall damaged in arson attack | |
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Whiterock Orange Hall in west Belfast has been damaged in an arson attack. | |
A bin was pushed up against the back door of the hall on the Springfield Road early on Saturday morning, 1 June. | |
It was set alight and the door was burned. There was also smoke damage to the interior of the building. | |
Belfast County Grand Master George Chittick said the arsonists were "attempting to whip up tensions ahead of the main parading season". | |
"They must not be allowed to succeed," he said. | |
"Brethren in west Belfast, and particularly the members of Whiterock Temperance LOL 974, have made great strides to ensure this hall is a community facility for all. This attack was clearly carried out by people who have no respect or tolerance for a differing viewpoint." | |
Police have appealed to anyone with information about the attack to contact them. |