Investigation into alleged threats against DUP leader concludes, with no offences detected
The PSNI says enquiries were made
Last updated 22nd Feb 2024
Police say no criminal offences have been detected in their investigation into alleged threats made against the DUP leader.
Shortly before the party announced it was going back into Stormont Sir Jeffrey Donaldson told parliament during an impassioned speech that he'd been subjected to threats.
He said, “Today, because of the stirring up that is going on, I was threatened, threatened by those who never put on a uniform, by those who haven’t served our country”
He added, “They are threatening people like me, who’s working day and night to try and find solutions and to move Northern Ireland forward on a basis that the vast majority of people can support.”
“Well I would just say this to those who stir up, and those who threaten: the provisional IRA attacked me in the past and it didn’t deflect me from the task that I have, and my colleagues have, to do our job and to get the best that we can for Northern Ireland.”
The PSNI says enquiries were made and the investigation has now concluded.
When approached for comment, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said, “I thank the police for their investigative efforts. A decision was made not to press charges. Those who made the threats now know they are not beyond the reach of the law. They cannot threaten people in public life and stay anonymous from the police.”
“I want to see more people in public life where issues are debated and discussed through democratic politics alone. We must stand against those who would seek to bully with violent threats.”
“I wasn’t intimidated out of politics 30 years ago and I won’t be intimidated in 2024.”