A LOYALIST bonfire which was widely condemned after a replica of a mosque was placed on top was lit before police could remove the display.The smouldering remains of the bonfire were continuing to burn in the village of Moygashel, Co Tyrone, Friday morning.Political and religious leaders had criticised the placing of the mosque on top of the fire, which had been scheduled to be lit on Friday night, and police had faced calls to act.Signs saying “Secure our borders” and “End the threat of radical Islam” were also placed on the pyre.

A LOYALIST bonfire which was widely condemned after a replica of a mosque was placed on top was lit before police could remove the display.

The smouldering remains of the bonfire were continuing to burn in the village of Moygashel, Co Tyrone, Friday morning.

Political and religious leaders had criticised the placing of the mosque on top of the fire, which had been scheduled to be lit on Friday night, and police had faced calls to act.

Signs saying “Secure our borders” and “End the threat of radical Islam” were also placed on the pyre.

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