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20/08/2004
NIE condemn vandals
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) today condemned vandals who deliberately unscrewed a stay wire supporting an electricity pole in Co Down last night.
Over 1,500 homes in Carrowdore and Millisle lost electricity supplies as a result of the sabotage in the Copeland Avenue area of Millisle at around 11.40pm on Thursday.
NIE engineers responded immediately and the majority of customers were restored within half an hour.
NIE Customer Relations Manager for the area, Valerie Curran said she was calling for community support in tackling this problem. “I am very concerned about the nature of this vandalism. Vandals who maliciously damage or interfere with electricity equipment not only cause disruption to the power supply in their area - they also risk electrocution and put other members of the public in danger.
"These actions affect the whole community, especially those who are in a more vulnerable position and dependent upon electricity for their well-being."
NIE said it was calling on the local community to be extra vigilant and to report anything suspicious on 08457 643 643.
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Over 1,500 homes in Carrowdore and Millisle lost electricity supplies as a result of the sabotage in the Copeland Avenue area of Millisle at around 11.40pm on Thursday.
NIE engineers responded immediately and the majority of customers were restored within half an hour.
NIE Customer Relations Manager for the area, Valerie Curran said she was calling for community support in tackling this problem. “I am very concerned about the nature of this vandalism. Vandals who maliciously damage or interfere with electricity equipment not only cause disruption to the power supply in their area - they also risk electrocution and put other members of the public in danger.
"These actions affect the whole community, especially those who are in a more vulnerable position and dependent upon electricity for their well-being."
NIE said it was calling on the local community to be extra vigilant and to report anything suspicious on 08457 643 643.
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