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Alliance Party: Suspected arson attack at Lisburn office | Alliance Party: Suspected arson attack at Lisburn office |
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There has been a suspected arson attack at the Alliance Party office in Lisburn, County Antrim. | There has been a suspected arson attack at the Alliance Party office in Lisburn, County Antrim. |
A member of the public reported hearing a bang in the area at 06:00 GMT on Saturday. | A member of the public reported hearing a bang in the area at 06:00 GMT on Saturday. |
It is thought that petrol was poured through the shutters of the office at Graham Gardens, but did not ignite properly. | It is thought that petrol was poured through the shutters of the office at Graham Gardens, but did not ignite properly. |
A follow-up investigation found fire damage behind the shutters, and a forensic examination is under way. | A follow-up investigation found fire damage behind the shutters, and a forensic examination is under way. |
At this stage it is not thought that an explosive device was used. | At this stage it is not thought that an explosive device was used. |
The party's Lagan Valley MLA, Trevor Lunn, condemned the attack. | |
'Intimidation' | |
He said: "This is an attack on democracy. There is no place in our society for this violence that should be condemned by all. | |
"This attack will not deter us from continuing to work on behalf of the people of Lagan Valley. | |
"This is the latest in a number of attacks on Alliance Party offices, but we will not give in to violence and intimidation. Alliance will continue to work to achieve a shared future for everyone. | |
"I would urge anybody with any information about this attack to contact the police." |