08/05/2026
Man Arrested in Kilkeel Following Threats to Local Councillors
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in the Kilkeel area on suspicion of three counts of "threatening communications" under the Online Safety Act 2023.
The arrest was carried out today by Newry, Mourne and Down CID detectives. The investigation relates to threatening telephone calls made to two local councillors in December 2025 and February 2026. The suspect remains in police custody for questioning.
Chief Inspector Adam Ruston commented: "It is a worrying reality that elected representatives are routinely the subject of abuse, threats and other criminality. This is wholly unacceptable and we will robustly investigate any offences reported to us. We will also continue to do all we can to ensure that all of our politicians are supported and that they can undertake their role free from fear and intimidation."
Police confirmed that this arrest is not related to a separate, ongoing investigation by the PSNI Terrorism Investigation Unit and Local Policing concerning an online video of masked and armed men that circulated on social media last year.
The arrest was carried out today by Newry, Mourne and Down CID detectives. The investigation relates to threatening telephone calls made to two local councillors in December 2025 and February 2026. The suspect remains in police custody for questioning.
Police confirmed that this arrest is not related to a separate, ongoing investigation by the PSNI Terrorism Investigation Unit and Local Policing concerning an online video of masked and armed men that circulated on social media last year.
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