Union flag was removed from Orange Hall then ripped up

Police are treating an incident at an Orange Hall in Maghera, in which a Union flag was removed from the building then ripped up, as a hate crime, the County Derry post can reveal.

It is understood that the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, September 7 at Killygullib Orange Hall (pictured) just of the Killygullib Road. 

Constable Shona Holmes, of the Maghera Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “The information we have is that a Union Flag was taken down from the building and ripped up.

“Two vehicles with a number of people on board them were seen in the area at about 2am and we are keen to learn more about them.”

Information can be given on the police non-emergency number 101.  Alternatively, it can be provided to the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.