Politician condemns social media threats made against him

A Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) politician has condemned a "series of vile and threatening comments" made against him on social media.

South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke said: "The language used in these posts is shocking and deeply concerning. These are not throwaway remarks, they are explicit threats of violence and intimidation."

He added that "no one in public life should have to tolerate this kind of abuse".

Clarke said he has reported the threats to the police, adding: "Those responsible must be held accountable for their actions.

"It is an attack not just on me as an individual, but on the democratic process itself."

Clarke said he will not be intimidated and will continue to do his job "without fear or favour".

BBC News NI has contacted the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for a statement.