UUP MLA condemns Arson Attack on Newry Businesses
Newry and Armagh MLA Danny Kennedy has strongly condemned an arson attack which saw four businesses in Newry severely damaged.
Mr Kennedy said:
“This attack is utterly reprehensible and should be condemned in the strongest possible. It appears to be the work of dissident republicans marking the anniversary of internment.
“It absolutely sickening that these people have terrorized the commercial centre of Newry with an action intended to strike fear into the hearts of businesses and shoppers alike. Not only has this vicious attack needlessly destroyed property, it has endangered lives”.
Mr Kennedy continued:
“I would pay tribute to the emergency services for their prompt action in tackling this horrific blaze and would re-iterate the call made by the PSNI for keyholders in the Newry area to check their premises”.