diff --git a/examples/nemo/eg6/read_only_check.py b/examples/nemo/eg6/read_only_check.py
index f2938b15c8..6c209b42f1 100644
--- a/examples/nemo/eg6/read_only_check.py
+++ b/examples/nemo/eg6/read_only_check.py
@@ -40,7 +40,6 @@
 
 '''
 
-from psyclone.transformations import TransformationError
 from psyclone.psyir.transformations import ReadOnlyVerifyTrans
 from psyclone.psyir.nodes import Loop, Routine