Arson attack on NI Minister's office

The constituency office of the North’s Justice Minister David Ford has been targeted by arsonists.

The constituency office of the North’s Justice Minister David Ford has been targeted by arsonists.

Scorch damage was caused to the outside of the premises in Glengormley, Co Antrim, after liquid was poured on the building and set alight on Tuesday night.

Mr Ford said: “This is a despicable attack on an office which provides an important service to the whole community. This was a cowardly and cynical attack . . .

“This is an attack on democracy.”

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