(UTV|COLOMBO) – A Russian flag has appeared briefly on scaffolding outside Salisbury Cathedral.
It was spotted by workers early on Sunday but has since been removed.
John Glen, the city’s MP, called it a “stupid stunt” in light of last year’s Novichok attack.
The poisoning targets were former Russian double-agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia who collapsed in the city. A woman in nearby Amesbury who was also exposed to it later died.
Lee Martin said he noticed the flag, measuring “about 10m long and 7m deep” early on Sunday while he was working in the area.
“It’s disrespectful and it’s antagonising the community after the Novichok attack last year, and with the anniversary that’s coming up on 4th March,” he continued.
Calling it “pathetic”, he added: “It’s not right that somebody should come and do that.”
In a tweet MP John Glen said he was “thankful” the flag had been taken down swiftly.
“What a stupid stunt – mocking the serious events sadly experienced in Salisbury last year,” he said.
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