DETECTIVES in Armagh are investigating a suspected arson attack on an Orange Hall.

The sectarian attack happened at Creenagh Road in Loughgall last night, Thursday, July 2.

The PSNI officers received a report that the hall was on fire at around 11.50pm.

Firefighters attended and extinguished the blaze, however, the hall has been extensively damaged as a result.

Inspector Lynsey Barr has appealed for anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the Creenagh Road area on Thursday evening or who has any information in relation to this incident to call officers in Armagh on 101 quoting reference 1550020715 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.