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Ed Pilkington in New York

Fire at New York anti-abortion facility investigated as suspected arson

Governor Kathy Hochul.
Governor Kathy Hochul said she condemned violence of any kind. Photograph: Lev Radin/Pacific Press/Rex/Shutterstock

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at an anti-abortion clinic in upstate New York in which a facility describing itself as a “pro-life medical office” had its windows smashed and premises allegedly firebombed.

The fire broke out early on Tuesday morning at the CompassCare “community medical facility” in Amherst, New York. Extensive damage was caused that will take months to repair, the group said.

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