Call for immediate removal of Moygashel 'Bogside Butcher' sign

In a statement, he said: "As tens of thousands of people gathered in Derry to pay tribute to the life of Martin McGuinness, including Unionist leaders, US President Clinton, Irish Taoiseachs (past and present) and representatives of the British government, it is sad to see that a small corner of Loyalists have not moved away from the 1970s mentality that festered in the murder Triangle of East Tyrone and North Armagh.

"I call on the Unionist political representatives in the area to show leadership and call on the PSNI to have this removed without delay.

"Surely it falls within a hate crime.

"Unfortunately this simply reflects badly on Moygashel and even the nearby Linen Green complex that attracts visitors and shoppers from all parts."

Police and DUP councillor Kim Ashton said they are in talks with the community to have the sign taken down.