VANDALS WRECK HOUSE

VANDALS ran riot at the weekend using Lurgan Golf Club as their escape route for two wrecking sprees on the same house.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Apr 2010, 16:13 BST
Updated 7th Apr 2010, 11:22 BST

Shortly before 6.30pm on Saturday, 21 windows were smashed at the house off the Antrim Road.

Then on Sunday, at around 8.30pm, two youths were caught in the act of breaking another two windows at the property, which is close to 100 years old. The two boys fled across Lurgan golf course.

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Police investigating the extensive criminal damage caused to the house believe a number of youths spotted in the area of the golf club at the time of the incident on Saturday may be able to assist with enquiries.

A description has been issued of the two boys responsible for Sunday’s vandalism.

One of the boys was described as fairly tall and wearing a white top. The second was shorter and dressed in black.

Police believe the two incidents may have been connected.

Anyone with information on either of the instances of criminal damage or who can help identify these youths is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively, information about crime can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.

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