The use of “intimidating” posters in the Strabane and Castlederg Areas targeting the PSNI has been condemned by Derg Area SDLP Candidate Marie Ash.
Calling on Strabane District Council and councillors to take” immediate action” to have them removed, Mrs Ash said the posters were aimed at those who wished to provide the PSNI with information in relation to criminal acts.
Mrs Ash said: “I believe it is time all local councillors in the Derg District, along with Strabane District Council, to represent their people and to do something about the removal of the inappropriate posters which have been erected in Castlederg, Aghyaran and the wider Strabane area.”
“Having spoken to a number of local residents in these areas over the last few weeks and they are angered by seeing this type of intimidating material up in their community. One of these posters was on a building that had just been refurbished with the new dereliction fund. The paint had not even dried when one of these posters appeared!”
Marie Ash,.
“One local mother said while shopping in Castlederg last week she was questioned by her eight year old what these posters meant, she told me she was very stuck for words on how to explain it.
“I, as a mother myself, believe it is totally unacceptable for our children to be exposed to this tactic of the past.
“The PSNI provide an invaluable service to our communities and keep us safe from crime.”
Mrs Ash concluded: “I am calling on Strabane District Council to show leadership and take action to have these posters removed.”
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