05/05/2015

Sinn Féin MLA 'Not Intimated' By Death Threat

Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has been warned by police that a death threat has been made against him.

Mr Bradley is standing for the party for the Newry Armagh Westminster seat in this weeks general election, and has said that he will not "be intimidated by this threat from continuing to campaign".

"I have worked hard as an MLA to represent all the people of Newry Armagh without fear or favour," Mr Bradley said.

"Whoever is behind this threat needs to realise that I will not be deterred from carrying out my duties on behalf of all my constituents or my party."

(MH/CD)

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