Catholic church damaged in arson attack in Antrim

In a Facebook post, the church said the fire had been started deliberately

The PSNI has appealed for information following an arson attack at a church in Co Antrim (Niall Carson/PA)

A Catholic church in Antrim has been damaged in an arson attack.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of criminal damage at the side door of Our Lady and St Patrick’s Catholic Church in the Castle Street area of Ballymoney.