02/04/2026
Man Charged Over Threatening Online Messages To Local Representative
Police have charged a man following an investigation into threatening online messages sent to a local elected representative on Friday 27 March.
The 30-year-old has been charged with several offences, including improper use of a public communications network and threatening or abusive behaviour.
He is expected to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court today, Thursday 2 April.
As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
The 30-year-old has been charged with several offences, including improper use of a public communications network and threatening or abusive behaviour.
As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
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