Bonfires Turned Hate Crimes in Derry | Cork News

Police in Derry are investigating bonfires where political symbols, including images of First Minister Michelle O’Neill, were burned—treated as sectarian hate crimes. Sinn Féin condemned the act as anti-democratic and out of step with republican values, while authorities removed sensitive materials ahead of the event. Chief Superintendent Gillian Kearney urged witnesses to come forward, calling the actions disgraceful but reaffirmed police commitment to serving the community amid ongoing tensions and calls for reconciliation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e3950f095f42ab46