Man charged with threatening to kill Health Minister

The accused will appear in Newtownards Magistrates via videolink on Wednesday.

Robin Swann is Stormont's Health Minister.
Published 2nd Feb 2022
Last updated 2nd Feb 2022

A man has been charged with making online threats to kill Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann.

The 44-year-old is accused of several offences, including making threats to kill, harassment and improper use of a telecommunications network.

The accused is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

He will appear before a district judge via video link.

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