Arson attack on St John's graveyard is condemned
An arson attack on a Portadown graveyard has been blamed on '˜anti-social elements'.
The NI Fire and Rescue Service said a crew was sent to the blaze at St John’s Graveyard at 8.16pm on Sunday.
“Firefighters dealt with a hedgerow on fire. The cause of the fire appears to be deliberate,” said a spokesperson.
Republican Sinn Feinsaid:. “This serves no other purpose than creating destruction and causing upset to family members who are visiting graves.”