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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 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. |
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