A loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland controversially topped with an effigy of migrants in a boat has been lit.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland earlier said they were investigating a hate incident in reference to the pyre in Moygashel on the outskirts of Dungannon, Co Tyrone.

An Irish tricolour flag was also placed on the bonfire, which is among about 300 which will be burned across Thursday and Friday night in the region, ahead of the Orange Order’s annual July 12 parades.

We are investigating material placed upon a bonfire in Moygashel as a hate incident. Full details: https://t.co/bAu35QUT69 pic.twitter.com/klF4BOwAVO

— Police Mid Ulster (@PSNIMidUlster) July 10, 2025

We are investigating material placed upon a bonfire in Moygashel as a hate incident. Full details: https://t.co/bAu35QUT69 pic.twitter.com/klF4BOwAVO