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Damage done to the Cenotaph in Newry over the weekend where Wreath's were wrecked has been condemned by Newry, Mourne and Down Councillor David Taylor.

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Newry Cenotaph following the weekends damage. Photograph: NewRayPics
Newry Cenotaph following the weekends damage. Photograph: NewRayPics

Councillor Taylor said “It is difficult to comprehend the mindset of those individuals who would set out to perpetrate such a vile act as destroying wreaths at a Cenotaph.

“These wreaths commemorate the Fallen from two World Wars and it is particularly hard to take that they should be destroyed so close to the Centenary of the Battle of Messines, where the 36th Ulster Division and the 16th Irish Division fought side by side in common cause. 

“This incident has caused great anger and disgust within the local community and it should be condemned by all right thinking people.

“It is vital that the person or persons responsible for this despicable act are brought to justice and punished. I appeal to anyone with any information whatsoever to contact the PSNI as soon as possible.”

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