NI church hall damaged in suspected arson

A section of a Catholic church hall in Newcastle, Co Down, was destroyed in a suspected arson attack last night.

A section of a Catholic church hall in Newcastle, Co Down, was destroyed in a suspected arson attack last night.

The hall, which is attached to the Our Lady of the Assumption Church on Main Street, suffered severe smoke and water damage and a stage was razed.

The church was targeted by arsonists in May this year.

Police are investigating the incident.

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