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Dominic McGrath, PA & Natalie King

Man set to appear in court over death threats to Northern Ireland health minister

A man has been charged with making threats to kill Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Robin Swann.

A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said that a man in his 40s has been charged with harassment, making threats to kill, and the improper use of electronic communications.

He was arrested earlier on Tuesday, November 16th following a report to police from UUP MLA Mr Swann.

The accused will appear at Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning, November 17.

Health Minister Robin Swann pictured at the Ulster Unionist Party Conference in Belfast in October (Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye)

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