Published Date:
15 July 2009
Claudy residents living in the Killycorr area say they feared for their safety when more than 100 people gathered for a bonfire just yards from their houses on Saturday, a local councillor has claimed.
SDLP Colr. Brenda Stevenson says several residents "feared for themselves and their properties".
"I spoke to local residents from Killycorr whose properties face onto the site and they say that more that 100 people were present at the bonfire drinking and carrying on," she said.
"The bonfire was very large and with the strong winds of Saturday night these residents feared for themselves and their properties. Indeed, many of the properties are still covered in dust and debris from the fire."
Colr. Stevenson claims the site where the bonfire was located belongs to the Housing Executive.
"I will be calling on it and the PSNI to meet with these residents to ensure that this site is secured and that there are no repeats of Saturday night in future years," she explained.
"All those I spoke to, and myself included, have no problems whatsoever with anyone celebrating the 12th July and, indeed, welcome the celebrations. However, those in attendance at this bonfire did nothing but display anti-social behaviour and do nothing to add to the good image of the Orange Order."
No one from the Housing Executive was available for comment.
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Last Updated:
15 July 2009 9:24 AM
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