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Tuesday, 16 November 2021 22:00

Health minister Robin Swann

Q Radio News/PA

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 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, following a report to police from UUP MLA Mr Swann.

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

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