Removing metal diagonal bracing

Hello all

Im in the process of squaring up 2 plasterboard archways

First went with out a hitch with nothing in the way.

Second i discovered part of a metal diagonal bracing going across the top 100-150mm (right near the corner)

Is it safe to screw the bracing into the frame at both ends then remove the small piece or will the cause significant structural issues?

It is a load bearing wall, wall runs approx 6m long and the arch/doorway is just one side of centre.

any advice welcome

thanks
Luke


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