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Tentato incendio contro ufficio di David Ford a Glengormley

Arson attack at Justice Minister’s office

Justice Minister David Ford says he is “extremely worried” following an early morning arson attack at his Glengormley constituency office.

Attacco contro ufficio di David FordMinor scorch damage was caused to the Carnmoney Road premises when an object was doused with petrol and set on fire at around 5am on Wednesday.

Mr Ford said the attack was “probably linked to the development of justice”:

“At this stage, I’m not exactly sure what the attack was about, I’ve had to make difficult decisions recently about issues in relation to finance right across the department, in relation to prisons, and reforms in different areas, so that unfortunately is what comes with the territory of being Justice Minister,” he said.

“I’m extremely worried, even though it’s only relatively minor damage at this stage that somebody thinks that they can achieve something by damaging this building.

“In this day and age, people who have points to make should engage in democracy and negotiation and consultation, and not attempt to make points by engaging in actions like this.”

In May, a bomb was thrown at the Alliance Party headquarters in south Belfast but did not explode. One man has been arrested in connection with the attack.

Mr Ford said the incidents will not deter Alliance members from continuing their work:

“Being Justice Minister isn’t a bundle of laughs all the time, there are difficult decisions to be taken and I was fully aware of that when I took the job on.

“I’m committed to doing the best I can for the people of Northern Ireland, and this sort of action won’t make any difference.”

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René Querin

Di professione grafico e web designer, sono appassionato di trekking e innamorato dell'Irlanda e della sua storia. Insieme ad Andrea Varacalli ho creato e gestisco Les Enfants Terribles.

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