Arson attack on hijacked van is widely condemned

A van was hijacked and set on fire in the Bells Row area causing major traffic disruption on the railway line and in the north Lurgan area.

SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly condemned the attack, saying: “It looks like those intent on causing trouble and disruption in Lurgan still haven’t got the message that their actions are not welcome.

“Thankfully parents took the young people away from the scene to prevent them from getting dragged into the disorder and are to be commended for their swift action.

“Those involved are not representative of this community, they are a plague on the area and it’s long past the time for them to go.”

Sinn Fein Cllr Keith Haughian also condemned the theft and hijacking of a van in Kilwilke on Friday night.

“The youth club had to be evacuated much to the distress of the young people involved.