Mr Roofe has said: “It is shameful to continuously see such acts of intimidation and offense during bonfire celebrations. This bonfire in previous years has been called out for its offensive and sectarian displays, and it appears that this year is no different. 

“I utterly condemn the placing of these items on the bonfire, which are used to instil hatred and intimidation, and call on those managing the bonfire to remove them immediately. There is no place in our community for this type of inappropriate behaviour. 

“Alliance promotes the safe and respectful celebration of culture and tradition, including bonfires, but respect must come from everyone. This bonfire display also demonstrates a complete disregard for health and safety, as the car could fall off and potentially harm people. 

“The people behind this bonfire do not represent the community as a whole, but we cannot move forward together and have collective respect for one another if we continue to see these disappointing and inappropriate displays year on year.”