SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has called for the removal of Parachute Regiment flags in Derry.
The flags were erected in Newbuildings in the run up to today’s 46 anniversary of Bloody Sunday when 14 unarmed civilians were shot dead by members of the British Parachute Regiment in the city.
“I appeal to those responsible and to the wider community to consider the hurt this has caused to the Bloody Sunday families and to the wider community.
“In the North West we have made so much progress to heal the hurt of the past and to work together respectfully, we cannot allow anyone to drag us back to the past.
“This flag needs to come down now – and all political representatives must show leadership and unite so that the flag is removed,” added Mr Eastwood.