An alleged UDA leader has said threats against politicians “shouldn’t happen” after the First Minister received a warning from loyalists.
Jackie McDonald was speaking after the First Minister Arlene Foster was informed by the PSNI of a threat against her from the breakaway South East Antrim UDA.
She said the threat by loyalist paramilitaries was issued against her because of her support for the family of Glenn Quinn.
The terminally ill 47-year-old was murdered one year ago at his home in Carrickfergus.
Mr McDonald said last night: "It's a disgrace when a politician gets threatened. It shouldn't happen. That's all I want to say."