Last night TUV was scathing at news that the PSNI had removed a plaque to murdered RUC officers from the public part of Strand Road Police Station.
Commenting Jim Allister said:-
“Given the sacrifice of the RUC during the Troubles I cannot think of a more appropriate thing to inspire officers currently serving than a tribute to those who lost their lives in the fight against terror.
“The apology which has been offered is completely hollow.
“What is needed here are not empty platitudes but the restoration of the tribute to its original location.
“The RUC suffered great loss in Londonderry. It is worth remembering that the current deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, was by his own admission an IRA commander in the city.
“One cannot help wondering if this tribute was removed because of the danger of offending those who continue to justify and defend the IRA’s wicked campaign.
“I will be raising this matter with the PSNI and the Justice Minister.”