Pictures: Unionist symbols burnt at republican bonfire

Unionist flags were burnt during a republican bonfire in north Belfast.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Aug 2016, 09:57 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2016, 15:40 BST
Unionist flags were set alight at the Divis internment bonfireUnionist flags were set alight at the Divis internment bonfire
Unionist flags were set alight at the Divis internment bonfire

The bonfire was lit last night (Monday) at Divis Street.

Speaking in today’s News Letter, a Sinn Fein MLA had called on Belfast City Council, the PSNI and the Housing Executive to take a “zero tolerance” approach to an anti-internment bonfire in the New Lodge area.

Caral Ni Chuilin said the local community has been “let down” by a lack of action to protect residents around the old Victoria Barracks site.

The flames stretched high into the night skyThe flames stretched high into the night sky
The flames stretched high into the night sky
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“Those behind this bonfire, which is a magnet for anti-social behaviour, are sticking two fingers up to local residents,” she said.

Ms Ni Chuilin added: “Tyres have now been added to this bonfire in a built-up residential area and that will mean that homes will be exposed to toxic fumes.

“It’s imperative that the police and the courts deal with any instances of anti-social behaviour connected to this bonfire.”

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