An Orange Hall in west Tyrone has been attacked for a third time in less than three months.
As many as 14 windows were smashed and doors damaged at Strawletterdallon Orange Hall, near Newtownstewart, this morning and the incident follows two similar attacks at the Plumbridge Road property in February.
An Orange Order spokesman condemned the attack, accusing the perpetrators of waging a “hate campaign” against the rural hall.
“Once again Strawletterdallon has been attacked by vandals who have nothing to offer society, only destruction and division. The stark similarity to previous attacks indicates that the minority rump responsible have reverted to type, by returning to engage in their shameful sectarian criminality.
“These intolerant bigots believe they are damaging the Orange Institution by destroying its property. However, they fail to realise their wicked deeds are actually an attack on community groups in and around the Newtownstewart area who avail of this hall as a social facility and meeting place.”
He added: “Their actions are futile and are not representative of the local community who will quite rightly be appalled at this latest attack.”
It was the fifth attack on an Orange property so far this year, according to the spokesman.
Police have confirmed they are treating the incident as a hate crime and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 101.
