Three arrested by police over Bogside August 15 bonfire
Three people have been arrested in connection with the construction of a bonfire built in the Bogside area of Derry earlier this summer.
The PSNI said three males were arrested by police investigating the August 15 bonfire at the bottom of Lecky Flyover this year which ‘obstructed the road, causing significant disruption to traffic in the same area’.
Items placed on the bonfire included flags, banners, political material, sashes and football shirts.
One man, aged 23, has since been charged with criminal damage, causing material to be deposited on or over a road, and obstruction of a road.
He is due to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, November 4. As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Meanwhile, two young males arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and other related offences have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Our evidence-gathering operation remains ongoing, and police will continue to investigate all offences connected to this incident.