Northern Ireland

Windows of Portrush Town Hall smashed by vandals

Two windows were broken at the building on Mark Street
Two windows were broken at the building on Mark Street

WINDOWS of Portrush Town Hall have been smashed by vandals.

Mark Fielding, the mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens borough council, described the attack as "hugely disappointing".

Two windows were broken at the iconic building on Mark Street on Saturday evening.

Replacements are due to be installed this week.

Mr Fielding said: "It’s hugely disappointing to learn that this beautiful building has been targeted by vandals and we are now left counting the cost.

"Such mindless damage comes at a price, diverting valuable council resources which would be better used elsewhere.

"Over the past number of years there’s been a sustained effort to rejuvenate Portrush’s physical appearance which makes this type of behaviour even more frustrating.

"The Town Hall is a precious part of the resort’s history and I wholly condemn those who set out to damage it.

"If you saw anything suspicious at all on Saturday evening please contact the police by ringing 101 and help us to put a stop to this."