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06 Sept 2025

Police probe 'offensive and distasteful' banner placed on Derry bonfire

PSNI launch investigation

Police probe 'offensive and distasteful' banner placed on Derry bonfire

The bonfire on which the 'offensive and distasteful' banner was placed.

Police in Derry say they are aware of a banner that was placed on a bonfire in Meenan Square in the Bogside area of the city this evening, making threats towards police officers and a member of the public.
Chief Superintendent Darrin Jones said the display has been 'perceived as both offensive and distasteful.'
He added: “An evidence gathering operation was in place during this incident, and we will now review this to establish if any offences occurred. If any offences are detected, a full police investigation will be carried out.”
“I would urge anyone with any information on this matter contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1587 of 15/08/21.
“Or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.”
CS Jones said anyone with information could contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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