15 May 2026
Colum Eastwood MP has condemned the appearance of sectarian graffiti on Free Derry Wall overnight.
The local landmark has recently been the subject of community work to restore and protect it as an integral part of the city’s historic heritage.
Colum Eastwood MP said:
“Free Derry Wall is an integral part of the historic and cultural fabric of our city and significant efforts have been made in recent weeks to make sure that it is protected, preserved and restored. It has become a community canvass, drawing attention to civil rights issues at home and abroad for decades.
“The hateful, sectarian graffiti that has appeared overnight is disgusting. It seeks to hurt and traumatise the Bloody Sunday families who have fought so long for justice and who deserve the support and compassion of everyone in our city. Those responsible for this attempt to inflict further pain on those families are sick.
“I would appeal to anyone with information about this to bring it forward to the police.”