St Peter’s GAC in Armagh has hit out after being the targeted by vandals at their home grounds for the second time in 18 months.

After the club’s defibrillator was stolen from its grounds in January of last year, the latest incident saw the battery of their new defibrillator taken and replaced with a seven-year-old spent battery.

In a statement released yesterday (Thursday), the Lurgan club said that they were reviewing CCTV footage and have asked anyone that might have information to reach out.

“Once again, our Club and the local Community have been the victim of misguided and disgusting anti-social behaviour,” the statement read.

“In January 2022, we reported our pitch-side defibrillator had been stolen and the cabinet housing it broken. Despite this set-back, the cabinet was repaired and defibrillator replaced.

“More recently, some depraved, sick and cunning person(s), broke into the cabinet and replaced the new battery with a seven-year-old spent battery.

“CCTV is being reviewed and footage will be shared with the local PSNI.

“Meanwhile if you know or hear anything that could lead to the culprit(s) of this deceitful and potentially life threatening act being identified, please reach out to any member of St Peter’s Club as a matter of urgency. Thanks.”

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