Arsonists attack primary school in Derry

Pupils from an integrated primary school in Co Derry were forced to relocate today after an arson attack.

Pupils from an integrated primary school in Co Derry were forced to relocate today after an arson attack.

An assembly hall at Roe Valley Primary School in Limavady was severely damaged by a fire.

We have had absolutely no bother at all from anybody, we're totally shocked. Everybody has been so supportive
Headteacher of Roe Valley Primary School Ann Quinn

Even though its two classrooms were not damaged in last night's attack, the 44 pupils will begin the new term in new surroundings.

A Primary One class is to be rehoused at a nearby hotel, and the other children have been provided with a classroom at another school in Derry.

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Headteacher Ann Quinn said she was mystified by why the year-old Roe Valley had been targeted and pledged to make the relocation as short as possible.

"We have had absolutely no bother at all from anybody, we're totally shocked. Everybody has been so supportive," she said. "We will be able to be back in the school tomorrow."