Latest: Police treating fire at Moy GAA grounds as arson but not hate crime

Police suspect arson in Moy GAA clubhouse fire as it is believed a window was broken and flammable liquid poured inside and lit.

Appealing for information on the attack, which is understood to have taken place between 10.30pm on Saturday and 8.30am today [Sunday], they said extensive damage has been caused to the property.

But the act is not being treated as a hate crime.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “It is believed that a window was broken and flammable liquid poured inside and set alight sometime between 10.30pm on Saturday 12th and 8.30am on Sunday 13th September.

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“Extensive damage has been caused to the property and Inspector John McKenna has appealed to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area to contact officers in Dungannon on 101.

“Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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