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06/07/2011
Torch Attack On Justice Minister's Office Fails
The NI Justice Minister and Alliance Party leader David Ford's Newtownabbey office has been damaged in an overnight arson attack.
Police in Northern Ireland are investigating the incident when liquid was poured on to the building at Carnmoney Road, Glengormley, and set on fire overnight.
The office, which was empty at the time, suffered scorch damage.
David Ford has condemned the arson attack: "This is a despicable attack on an office which provides an important service to the whole community. This was a cowardly and cynical attack.
"Those seeking to cause damage and fear will not prevent us from getting on with our role of serving the public.
"This is an attack on democracy. Incidents like this make us all even more determined to protect peace and ensure we have a society free from violence and division," he said.
(BMcC/GK)
Police in Northern Ireland are investigating the incident when liquid was poured on to the building at Carnmoney Road, Glengormley, and set on fire overnight.
The office, which was empty at the time, suffered scorch damage.
David Ford has condemned the arson attack: "This is a despicable attack on an office which provides an important service to the whole community. This was a cowardly and cynical attack.
"Those seeking to cause damage and fear will not prevent us from getting on with our role of serving the public.
"This is an attack on democracy. Incidents like this make us all even more determined to protect peace and ensure we have a society free from violence and division," he said.
(BMcC/GK)
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