Arson attack on Tyrone bi-lingual sign was ‘a hate crime’

Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has reported an attack on a bi-lingual sign in Castlecaulfield to the PSNI.

The Fermanagh & South Tyrone representative said: “The arson attack of a bi-lingual street sign in Castlecaufield is an act of wanton destruction, which I unreservedly condemn.

"The erection of bi-lingual place name signage is an important element of protecting and promoting what has been a very important part of our shared history and culture.”

He described it as a hate crime and said those responsible must be held accountable.

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