SDLP Derry City Councillor John Boyle has called for "active and immediate action" from the Stormont Executive after witnessing a further collapsing of a large section of wall in the Marlborough area of the city on Saturday.

Cllr Boyle said: "The situation in the Marlborough area is intolerable for local residents and it’s obviously deteriorating rapidly and is very serious.

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"I was present on Saturday afternoon when a significant section of wall collapsed. It was a very terrifying situation. The problem is much bigger than anything Derry City Council can handle on its own. Council staff have been doing their utmost to keep people safe and they must be commended for their work. It’s now time that leaders in Stormont take the situation seriously and act decisively to support the city council in alleviating the anxiety and suffering of local people.

"Mealy mouthed platitudes and hand wringing are simply not enough when disaster strikes."

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