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Irish Post
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Post
Police treat paint attack on Orange Hall in Co. Antrim as hate crime
THE PSNI has said it is treating a paint attack on an Orange Hall in Rasharkin, Co. Antrim as a hate crime. Paint was thrown over the front of the building and graffiti daubed on walls opposite ahead of a Twelfth of July parade in the town. The force has also said it is treating the controversial Moygashel bonfire in Co. Tyrone as a hate incident. Police said they received a report of criminal damage caused to the Orange Hall in Rasharkin shortly after 1.20am on Saturday. "We are treating this criminal damage as a sectarian-motivated hate crime," said Superintendent Sinead McIldowney. "The Police Service condemns all sectarian hate crime and criminal damage caused to any property is absolutely unacceptable." Earlier this week, the bonfire at Moygashel caused controversy after effigies of refugees in a boat were placed on top. Before the bonfire was lit on Thursday night, an Irish flag was also placed on the structure. A statement from the PSNI on Friday said they were investigating the matter as a hate incident, adding 'police are here to help those who are or who feel vulnerable, to keep people safe'. 'Sectarian and racist hatred' Meanwhile, Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemned a bonfire in the Highfield area of Belfast that had numerous Irish Tricolours placed on it. There were also signs reading 'KAT' and 'Stop the Boats'. "Such open and sickening displays of sectarian and racist hatred have absolutely no place in our society," said the West Belfast MP. "Political unionism must speak out and demand the removal of these offensive materials. "Real leadership is needed, although it has been sorely lacking in these communities for some time. "This is clearly a hate crime, and I have reported it to the PSNI." Party colleague Pat Sheehan has also criticised the PSNI over a bonfire in the Village area of Belfast despite concerns about asbestos on the site and its proximity to electrical substations that provide power to two hospitals. The PSNI said it refused a request from Belfast City Council to remove the bonfire following a multi-agency meeting. "The consensus of the meeting was that the risk of the bonfire proceeding as planned was lower and more manageable than the intervention of contractors and the proposed methodology of dismantling the bonfire," said the force. Speaking before the bonfire was lit, Mr Sheehan said: "This would not be allowed to happen anywhere else; I certainly would not be letting my children anywhere near this hazard. "There are questions for the PSNI on how they have come to a decision not to intervene. All steps should be taken to protect public health." See More: Eleventh Night, Moygashel Bonfire, Rasharkin, Twelfth Of July
ITV News
12-07-2025
- ITV News
Police say they're treating attack on Orange Hall in Co Antrim as sectarian hate crime
Police have said they are treating an attack on an Orange Hall in Co Antrim as a sectarian hate after 1:20am on Saturday, it was reported that paint had been thrown over the front of the building in the Main Street of Rasharkin and graffiti daubed on walls attack happened just hours before a Twelfth of July parade was due to take place in the town. PSNI Superintendent Sinead McIldowney said: 'We are treating this criminal damage as a sectarian-motivated hate crime.'The police service condemns all sectarian hate crime and criminal damage caused to any property is absolutely unacceptable.'We will thoroughly investigate this matter and would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference 177 of 12/07/25.'Our officers will continue to proactively patrol the area and engage with the local community around any concerns they may have.' TUV leader Jim Allister condemned the said: 'The overnight sectarian attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall and the painting of terrorist slogans in the village, before it today hosts Twelfth celebrations, typifies the unbridled hatred of Orange and unionist culture that is designed to drive out its remaining Protestant residents.'The local unionist community will nonetheless not be deterred by this latest manifestation of sectarian hatred.'
BreakingNews.ie
12-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Orange Hall attack being treated as hate crime by police
Police have said they are treating an attack on an Orange Hall in Co Antrim as a sectarian hate crime. Shortly after 1:20am on Saturday, it was reported that paint had been thrown over the front of the building in the Main Street of Rasharkin and graffiti daubed on walls opposite. Advertisement The attack happened just hours before a Twelfth of July parade was due to take place in the town. We're appealing for information after damage was caused to an Orange Hall in Rasharkin overnight. Supt McIldowney: 'The Police Service condemns all sectarian hate crime and criminal damage caused to any property is absolutely unacceptable.' Full details: — Police Causeway Coast and Glens (@PSNICCGDistrict) July 12, 2025 PSNI Superintendent Sinead McIldowney said: 'We are treating this criminal damage as a sectarian-motivated hate crime. 'The police service condemns all sectarian hate crime and criminal damage caused to any property is absolutely unacceptable. 'We will thoroughly investigate this matter and would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference 177 of 12/07/25. Advertisement 'Our officers will continue to proactively patrol the area and engage with the local community around any concerns they may have.'
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Scots thug knocked out OAP and left ‘blood pouring from head' at Orange Hall football awards do
Yob James Clarke, 47, was snared after the attack was caught on a doorbell camera BIGOT Scots thug knocked out OAP and left 'blood pouring from head' at Orange Hall football awards do A THUG knocked out a pensioner and branded him an 'orange b*****d' when trouble flared after a football awards night. James Clarke, 47, had been at the prize-giving evening at an Orange Hall in Bellshill, Lanarkshire, that was also attended by Hugh McLean. Advertisement 3 James Clarke, 47, was convicted at Hamilton Sheriff Court after his attack on an OAP was captured on a doorbell camera 3 James Clarke, 47, punched Hugh McLean, 76, so hard he was knocked out and hit his head on the ground 3 Clarke and his victim had been at a football club awards presentation at an Orange Hall in Bellshill, Lanarkshire But after the event Clarke punched Mr McLean, 76, which caused him to fall and hit his head on the ground. Horrified witnesses ran to help and saw Mr McLean had been knocked unconscious and had blood pouring from his head in December last year. When challenged over what had happened, callous Clarke labelled them 'orange b******s'. Police were called and Clarke was arrested after a neighbour showed doorbell footage of the incident to officers. Advertisement Clarke, of Bellshill, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court and admitted assault. The charge stated the offence was aggravated by 'prejudice relating to religion or perceived religious affiliation'. Depute fiscal Rosemary O'Neill told the court: "Witnesses observed Mr McLean with another male on the grass area where they were parked. "The accused approached Mr McLean and punched him on the head causing him to fall and strike his head on the path. Advertisement "They exited their vehicle and approached both the complainer and the accused, noting that Mr McLean was unconscious and bleeding from his head. "They immediately recognised the accused from the same engagement they had been at earlier that evening and challenged him where he proceeded to call them 'orange b******s'. Tense scenes in Glasgow as Celtic fans in stand off with Orange walk followers "Police were called and another witness approached to provide CCTV from his doorbell and were able to identify the accused." Scott Jones, defending, said: "I am aware of the nature of the social function, it took place in the local Orange Hall and it was a football team presentation dance." Advertisement Sheriff John Hamilton KC deferred sentence on the first offender until August for reports and continued bail. A charge that alleged Clarke had behaved in a threatening or abusive manner was dropped by prosecutors.
Daily Record
03-07-2025
- Daily Record
Scots thug knocked out pensioner he branded 'Orange b******' after football awards night
James Clarke will be sentenced over the incident next month. A thug knocked out a pensioner and branded him an 'orange b*****d' when trouble flared after a football awards night. James Clarke, 47, had been at the prize-giving evening at an Orange Hall in Bellshill, Lanarkshire, that was also attended by Hugh McLean. But after the event Clarke punched Mr McLean, 76, which caused him to fall and hit his head on the ground. Horrified witnesses ran to help and saw Mr McLean had been knocked unconscious and had blood pouring from his head in December last year. When challenged over what had happened, callous Clarke labelled them 'orange b******s'. Police were called and Clarke was arrested after a neighbour showed doorbell footage of the incident to officers. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Clarke, of Bellshill, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court and admitted assault. The charge stated the offence was aggravated by 'prejudice relating to religion or perceived religious affiliation'. Depute fiscal Rosemary O'Neill told the court: "Witnesses observed Mr McLean with another male on the grass area where they were parked. The accused approached Mr McLean and punched him on the head causing him to fall and strike his head on the path. "They exited their vehicle and approached both the complainer and the accused, noting that Mr McLean was unconscious and bleeding from his head. "They immediately recognised the accused from the same engagement they had been at earlier that evening and challenged him where he proceeded to call them 'orange b******s'. "Police were called and another witness approached to provide CCTV from his doorbell and were able to identify the accused." Scott Jones, defending, said: "I am aware of the nature of the social function, it took place in the local Orange Hall. "It was a football team presentation dance." Sheriff John Hamilton KC deferred sentence on the first offender until August for reports and continued bail. A charge that alleged Clarke had behaved in a threatening or abusive manner was dropped by prosecutors.
