RUC warn Sinn Fein's Kelly of new threat

Leading Sinn Féin assembly member Mr Gerry Kelly said today he had been warned by the RUC that loyalists have found out his new…

Leading Sinn Féin assembly member Mr Gerry Kelly said today he had been warned by the RUC that loyalists have found out his new address just two weeks after he moved home.

Mr Kelly said he had been made aware of a threat against him when he was visited by the RUC last night.

He said he wanted more information from the RUC on the nature of the threat.

"I'm taking it very seriously. You have to, as I have only moved into the house and already I am being told that these details are known.

"I have said on a number of occasions, not just about myself but other people who have been on these death lists, that they should be given enough detail so they can take whatever precautions are necessary."

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