Published Date:
04 March 2009
A BALLYMONEY woman, whose 91-year-old mother suffers from Alzheimer's, has made an impassioned plea to thugs: "Please let her live in peace".
Lilann Millar from the Garryduff Road hit out after four stone-throwing attacks on Martha Stewart's home, where she lives alone, in the Parkview area of the town on the fringes of the Glebeside estate.
The police are investigating the attacks and Inspector Charlie Cassells has vowed to come down hard on those responsible.
He called on whoever is carrying out the stone-throwing to "examine their conscience".
He said police are taking a "dim view" of the attacks on the home of a 91-year-old woman living alone.
Mrs Stewart's daughter, Lilann Millar (61), says she believes the attacks are just blatant vandalism and she fears young people might be gathering in the area at night.
She told the Times: "It is terrible what is happening and we just want it to stop and allow my mum to live in peace.
"She has done nothing to harm people. She has lived in the house for over 63 years and she just wants to stay there despite our efforts to get her in somewhere else.
"She has told us she never wants to leave the house," said Lilann.
Originally from Blackhill near Aghadowey, Martha Stewart was born as the First World War was coming to a close in 1918. Her husband John Stewart, originally from Ballywindelland, died 13 years ago.
"We just want these attacks to stop. Would the people doing this like it if this was happening to their grandmothers?" said Lilann.
She said that although the attacks on the windows are distressing there is a fear that if they don't stop her mother could be physically injured.
Police are continuing to investigate the incidents and anyone with information can contact them on 08456008000.
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Last Updated:
04 March 2009 9:59 AM
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