Sinn Fein councillor Patricia Logue brands display on Bogside bonfire as sectarian
Poppy Wreaths stolen from the Cenotaph along with the names of murdered police and prison officers were placed on the bonfire at Neenan Square before it was lit around 11 pm.
Cllr. Logue said: “There were several hate fires that took place in this city over July and August but nothing justifies what occurred in Meenan Square and those responsible for putting poppy wreaths, flags and other hate messages on the bonfire are intent only on causing extreme offence and damaging community relations.
“This is nothing but a display of hate and has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with republicanism.
“The people of the Bogside do not want this bonfire.
“Tthey certainly do not want displays of hate designed to cause distress and antagonism to their neighbours in this city.”
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