Government response

Secretary of State on Belfast church arson attack

There was an arson attack in the early hours of Sunday 24 July on Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church and neighbouring hall

• From: Northern Ireland Office and The Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP
• Published: 24 July 2016

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire said:

I am shocked and saddened to hear of the disgraceful attack on Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church and hall.

My thoughts are with its parishioners who will be devastated by this news.

Published 24 July 2016