Man dies after falling from Eleventh Night bonfire in east Belfast
Summary
A man named Warren Lyttle died after falling from an Eleventh Night bonfire in east Belfast. Police are investigating the incident, and the community is mourning his death while still planning to hold the bonfire in his memory.Key Facts
- Warren Lyttle, a man in his 40s, fell from a bonfire in the Braniel estate, east Belfast.
- He was taken to the hospital on Friday and died from his injuries on Saturday.
- Police and the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland are investigating the incident.
- The Braniel community expressed sympathy and asked for prayers for Mr. Lyttle’s family.
- Despite the accident, the bonfire was lit as planned with a minute’s silence held beforehand.
- Eleventh Night bonfires mark the night before the Orange Order’s 12 July parades in Northern Ireland.
- These events commemorate the 1690 Battle of the Boyne, a historic Protestant victory.
- Some bonfires have caused controversy due to offensive displays, including a mosque replica that led to police and legal action.
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