Patsy McGlone 28th August 2009

MCGLONE: HOSTAGE TAKERS HAVE NO PLACE IN SOCIETY

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has condemned those who held a Coalisland family hostage before attempting to hijack a cash in transit van on Thursday.

He said: “This type of thuggery has no place in the community and the people of Coalisland, or anywhere, do not deserve to be harassed and humiliated in this manner.

“It’s hard to comprehend the thought processes of those who think it’s acceptable to carry out this sort of attack. Unfortunately, this sort of violent robbery is occurring. I condemn this crime unreservedly and hope that those responsible are swiftly brought before the courts and I urge anyone with information to pass it to the police.”
 

ENDS 28/08/09