Two church arson attacks in St Johnston

Country: Ireland

Date of incident: August 28, 2024


A 27-year-old man has been charged with a series of alleged arson attacks in St Johnston on 28 August. He is accused of attempting to set fire to three religious buildings, namely the Irish Catholic St Baithins Church, the Protestant Orange Hall and a local Masonic Hall.

Ryan McCrabbe, a local resident, was brought before a special session of Letterkenny District Court on 29 August for a series of assaults. His Gardai solicitor had opposed bail.

Source: Derry now, Donegal Live, BBC

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