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Irish Mirror
National
Keith Kelly

PSNI to investigate burning of Michelle O'Neill effigy on Twelfth bonfire as 'hate crime'

A bonfire in Co Tyrone featuring an effigy of First Minister-elect Michelle O'Neill on Tuesday is being investigated as a "hate crime" by the PSNI.

Accompanied by two Irish tricolours and a 1916 Society flag, the bonfire in Dungannon was set alight in front of spectators.

In a statement to the Irish Daily Mirror, a PSNI spokesperson said: "Officers are aware of material placed on a bonfire in Eastvale, Dungannon, on Tuesday 11th July.

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