Police are being urged to intervene after a replica of a mosque is displayed on top of a loyalist bonfire in Moygashel (also reported as Moygahsel), Co Tyrone. Multiple outlets report that the display has drawn widespread criticism, including from Amnesty International, which has condemned the move. One report says the bonfire includes other politically themed banners, including messages such as “Secure our borders” and “End the threat of radical Islam.”
BBC News adds that the Moygashel bonfire has featured other controversial banners in the past. Separate reporting from Yahoo UK News states that a man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Police are not reported as having confirmed further details, but the calls for action focus on whether officers will challenge or prevent the planned burning.
The replica mosque is described as part of the bonfire build, which is reported to be made from pallets and is scheduled to be set alight on Friday night, according to one source.
