Orangemen seek firm police action against arsonists

The Orange Order says it believes an orchestrated campaign is underway following a string of attacks on Orange halls in the North.

The Orange Order says it believes an orchestrated campaign is underway following a string of attacks on Orange halls in the North.

More than 30 halls have been targeted so far this year, including three that were damaged in suspected arson attacks over the weekend.

The latest targets were in Crumlin and Ballinderry in Co Antrim, and Portadown, Co Armagh.

The Orange Order is accusing the police of not treating the problem seriously enough.

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