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A councillor set to become Northern Ireland’s first black mayor has said the racist abuse and death threats directed at her since the announcement have made her more determined to succeed in the role.

Lilian Seenoi-Barr says racist abuse has made her more determined to represent Derry and Strabane as mayor.

Lilian Seenoi-Barr has been selected by the SDLP to be the next mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council.

Lilian Seenoi-Barr said she was more determined than ever to succeed in the role.

Police investigating online threats against SDLP councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr have arrested a 30-year-old man.

Lilian Seenoi-Barr has been selected by the SDLP to be the next mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council.

Lilian Seenoi-Barr has been selected by the SDLP to be the next mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council.

SDLP politician Lilian Seenoi-Barr says she has faced racist abuse since moving to the North and into politics but latest wave goes ‘beyond’ past experience

Lilian Seenoi-Barr has been selected by the SDLP to be the next mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council.

Lilian Seenoi-Barr has been selected by the SDLP to be the next mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council.