By Mark Robinson
April 24, 2025 at 3:43pm BST
Police have arrested a man in his thirties on suspicion of intimidation and threats made to property in Lisburn.
The arrest on Thursday was made in relation to reports of threats to residents in the Altona Drive area on April 19.
He remained in custody on Thursday where he was assisting police with their enquiries.
Earlier on Thursday, officers said they were continuing to investigate reports of loyalist intimidation in Lisburn following flags being erected in a residential area.
On Saturday, it was reported that one resident was told their “house will be burnt” by a group of men in dark clothes and hoods putting up flags.
Alliance MLA David Honeyford said the incident was “especially repugnant” given the threatening letters which had been sent to homes claiming to be from a paramilitary organisation in March.
“Our community belongs to everyone. We simply cannot accept any kind of sectarian demarcation of territory or personal threat of violence, and this must be roundly condemned by all,” he said.
It came after residents were reportedly sent threats from a group claiming to be a loyalist paramilitary organisation last month.
Police confirmed that they were continuing to investigate the reports.
Superintendent Kelly Moore said: “I would like to stress that police take all reports of intimidation and threats very seriously, and I want to offer every assurance that our officers are investigating, and will continue to investigate, all those received.
“We are also continuing to engage with our partner agencies, community representatives and local residents in relation to these issues, and I would like to express how much we appreciate the support of those people who have already come forward to help us and provide assistance and information in relation to our investigation, which is very much ongoing.
“In the meantime, I would continue to appeal to anyone who might have any information at all which could help us with our enquiries, to come forward.”
Superintendent Kelly added that anyone who has concerns around issues regarding threats or intimidation should get in touch with police.
by pickneyboy3000
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Throw the book at him. Sectarian cunt.
Soon to be represented by JWB consultancy
His only crime was loyalty so it was
Good. Hopefully he faces some sort of punishment rather than a slap on the wrist.
Does the DUP or other predominantly unionist parties never comment on these things?
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Jail this sectarian arse hole for terrorist threats.
When was the last time one of these cunts was actually lifted for membership of a proscribed organisation?
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