£5,000 reward being offered after arson attack on Omagh site

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Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:42

by Gráinne Connolly

A £5,000 reward is being offered for information in regards to a recent arson attack in Omagh.

Between 2am and 2.25am on Sunday (14th May), 3 excavators were deliberately set alight.

It was on the site of the new Omagh Intregrated Primary School, Crevenagh Road.

It's understood the machinery is worth £250,000 in total.

Local firm Woodvale Construction were the company working on site.

Their Director, Robert Ewing has said the attack is a substantial blow, however it will not delay the completion of new school.

It's due to be finished by May 2018.

Mr Ewing also stated that he's hopeful the culprits will be brought to justice.

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