Priest ‘surprised’ by arson attack at Co Antrim church

Parish priest Father Damian McCaughan discovered the fire on Sunday night and put it out

Parish Priest Father Damian McCaughan at the door of Our Lady and St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ballymoney (Liam McBurney/PA)

A priest has said it is a mystery why his Co Antrim church was targeted 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.