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PSNI Probes Armed Threats Against Newry Politicians

12/2/2025

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  • The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating threats against elected representatives in the Newry, Mourne and Down area.
  • Three armed men appear in a video that targets local assembly members over immigration policies.
  • The group behind the threats calls itself the New Republican Movement.
  • The threats drew condemnation from SDLP councillor Peter Byrne, Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes, and DUP MLA Diane Forsythe.