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Attacks on prison officers and Catholic man condemned12.00.00am BST (GMT +0100) Thu 24th Jul 2003 EAST Belfast Alliance councillor Naomi Long has condemned two attacks on the homes of prison officers in her constituency over the weekend. Cllr Long said: "Like everyone else, prison officers have a job to do and should be able to live in peace. "It is only luck that has prevented someone being hurt already. I would totally condemn these attacks, which should end immediately." Meanwhile, Alliance councillor Trevor Lunn has condemned the sectarian beating of a man at Aberdelghy Golf Club, Lisburn. Councillor Lunn said: "This was an extremely vicious and horrific beating that I utterly condemn. Those behind this sectarian attack are no more than thugs and cowards. "I would hope that this young man makes a full recovery, and that anyone who witnessed the attack will give their full co-operation to the PSNI. The sooner these men are caught, the better it will be for everyone." Links: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/3083279.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/3084451.stm
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