Londonderry youngsters carry out 'disgusting act of evil' says Gary Middleton

A DUP MLA has accused Londonderry young people who placed a poppy wreath on a bonfire of a "disgusting act of evil".
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Aug 2017, 15:21 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2017, 11:21 BST
DUP MLA for Foyle, Gary Middleton and the Bogside bonfire.DUP MLA for Foyle, Gary Middleton and the Bogside bonfire.
DUP MLA for Foyle, Gary Middleton and the Bogside bonfire.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing two remembrance day poppy wreaths on the bonfire in the city's Bogside area.

Mr. Middleton said: "Burning poppy wreaths. A disgusting act of evil. The PSNI and community leaders must step up and take action."

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Mr. Middleton made the comments on Twitter on Tuesday evening.

"Hate crime pure and simple. Arrests should be in order." replied one woman.

Traditionally, a bonfire is torched on August 15 in Londonderry to mark a Catholic feast day celebrating the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.

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