Man remanded over threats to kill NI health minister

A Co Down man has been remanded in custody over charges of making threats to kill Northern Ireland's Health Minister Robin Swann.

Newtownards Magistrates' Court heard that threatening and offensive messages were sent from a Twitter account. A lawyer for Hawkes said his client cares for his elderly mother and father and is willing to abide by any bail conditions imposed by the court, including not having any internet related devices.

"The fact that the defendant withholds his passwords is a factor in that, this will inevitably prolong the investigation," he said.Hawkes is due to appear again in court on December 15.

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