Hundreds watched as two controversial bonfires were lit in Derry on Thursday night.

The bonfires in the Bogside and Creggan areas of the city were lit as onlookers watched.

Bonfires on August 15 are traditionally lit by some nationalists to mark the Feast of the Assumption.

They are also lit to commemorate the introduction of internment in 1971.

Earlier this week, an image of a police Land Rover and King Charles coronation flag were among items placed on the bonfire in the Bogside.

A bonfire is lit in the Bogside area of Derry on August 15th 2024 (Photo by Kevin Scott)

Numerous Israel and Union Jack flags were also placed on the pyre.

One of the Israel flags contained the names of US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, alongside a swastika and crosshairs.

A placard with the police Land Rover has ‘RUC’ written on it, while flags of loyalist paramilitaries were also displayed.

News Catch Up: Wednesday 14 August