Police have launched a hate incident investigation after a bonfire topped with an effigy depicting Channel migrants was set alight in Northern Ireland.
A boat carrying mannequins wearing lifejackets topped the towering bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone. Banners which read “stop the boats”, “veterans before refugees” and “stop illegal immigration” were fixed to the pallets. An Irish tricolour flag was also placed on the tower.
The Irish are done! Bonfire in Moygashel set to protest invasion of unwanted foreigners. What a beautiful sight! pic.twitter.com/AqARi45TtV
— Info Battle Maiden (@info_maiden) July 10, 2025
