Robin Swann death threat charges withdrawn Health Minister Robin Swann.
Charges of threatening to kill Health Minister Robin Swann, right, have been withdrawn in court.
William Herbert Hawkes (43), from Ardmillan Crescent in Newtownards, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court yesterday.
It is understood the charges related to a number of online messages and comments about Mr Swann.
Hawkes pleaded guilty to offences relating to the improper use of electronic communications and is due to be sentenced on May 5.
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