Demolition work is underway at the Dove Gardens flats in the Bogside area of Derry.

Sinn Féin councillor Peter Anderson said the clearance of the buildings cannot happen quickly enough. He added that the builders need to be given the space required to carry out their work without interference.

Councillor Anderson also urged children to stop attempting to use the site as a playground. He stated that the project is a long-term undertaking and that the sooner the structures are taken down, the better it will be for everyone.

No further details about the future use of the site or the timeline for construction have been released.