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Shock over special school attack Shock over special school attack
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A Presbyterian minister says he has been left dumbfounded by an arson attack on a special school in Newry.A Presbyterian minister says he has been left dumbfounded by an arson attack on a special school in Newry.
Rev Dr Michael Barry was speaking after several thousand pounds' worth of smoke damage was caused to Rathore School. Rev Dr Michael Barry was speaking after several thousand pounds of smoke damage was caused to Rathore School.
He said: "The pupils have very specific needs and the teachers do a brilliant job, but this type of thing knocks the heart out of them."He said: "The pupils have very specific needs and the teachers do a brilliant job, but this type of thing knocks the heart out of them."
The fire was discovered at the school in the Martins Lane area of Newry shortly after 1900 BST on Monday.The fire was discovered at the school in the Martins Lane area of Newry shortly after 1900 BST on Monday.
According to a PSNI spokeswoman, it was started in a bin to the rear of the building, which was only built within the last few years.According to a PSNI spokeswoman, it was started in a bin to the rear of the building, which was only built within the last few years.
Rev Dr Barry, who is a member of Rathore School's board of governors, added: "How could this school ever be considered a target. I really am speechless over the whole thing."Rev Dr Barry, who is a member of Rathore School's board of governors, added: "How could this school ever be considered a target. I really am speechless over the whole thing."
According to a PSNI spokeswoman, it was started in a bin to the rear of the building, which was only built with the last few years.According to a PSNI spokeswoman, it was started in a bin to the rear of the building, which was only built with the last few years.
Windows have been smashed before, but this is believed to be the most serious incident to date at the school.Windows have been smashed before, but this is believed to be the most serious incident to date at the school.
Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact police in Newry.Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact police in Newry.