The flag accompanied by graffiti naming the 2nd Battalion of the UVF appeared at the loyalist bonfire close to the Broadway roundabout bordering south and west Belfast.
Weeks earlier, several UVF flags were erected on the roundabout that separates the loyalist Village and nationalist St James's areas of the city.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are aware of flags being flown in the vicinity of Monarch Street of south Belfast and graffiti painted on a wall. No complaints have been received at this time.
"Neighbourhood Policing Team officers will continue to engage with local community representatives and partner agencies around any complaints about flags. Meanwhile, anyone with information on the criminal damage is asked to contact police on 101.”
In June, police said a vehicle and police officer had been struck by objects after they attended an incident at the anti-social plagued roundabout, which sees weekly running battles involving local youths.
During the incident, police responded to reports of a female staff member being threatened at a local community farm.
Posting to social media in June, staff at St James's Community Farm said incidents of this nature have become a “regular occurrence” in recent weeks.
“About 10 male youths attacked our farm with bricks. They got into the animal field and verbally threatened a female member of staff,” they posted on Facebook.
“This has been a regular occurrence for the last three weeks. We have had wooden pallets that the goats use taken and burnt and the goats’ playground damaged.
“The animals were terrified last night with the bricks hitting the metal of our building.”
Watch: UVF graffiti and flag erected at south Belfast bonfire
Inspector Ross Hakin said: "I am appealing to parents to know where your children are and advise them against becoming involved in anti-social behaviour.
"Officers continue to work alongside partner agencies, local representatives, and the community to find collaborative and proactive solutions to address the problem.
"We are committed to working towards a solution and welcome any information from the public and local elected representatives to inform what we are doing.
"Our officers continue to provide a visible policing presence throughout west Belfast.”
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