Concerns over serious offenders potentially being housed in Strabane

Serious concerns are being raised over convicted offenders from outside Strabane potentially being housed at a new apartment development in the town.

Ark Housing Association has previously stated that the housing on Main Street will not be used to ‘specially’ accommodate individuals with convictions of a minor or serious nature.

Councillor Raymond Barr says discussions with the housing association has failed to allay fears.

He says guarantees are needed:

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