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It is understood police are investigating death threats against a woman who gave evidence in the Tommy Sheridan defamation case. | |
Fiona McGuire, who lives in Peterhead, reported that she had received a letter making threats against her. | Fiona McGuire, who lives in Peterhead, reported that she had received a letter making threats against her. |
Grampian Police confirmed that an inquiry was set up after a complaint of this nature was made. | Grampian Police confirmed that an inquiry was set up after a complaint of this nature was made. |
Mrs McGuire testified against Tommy Sheridan during his £200,000 defamation case earlier this year. | Mrs McGuire testified against Tommy Sheridan during his £200,000 defamation case earlier this year. |
The 32-year-old mother of three gave evidence that Mr Sheridan had joined her in an orgy at an Aberdeen hotel room. | |
The News of the World newspaper, which had carried reports of an alleged affair, is appealing after it lost the case. | |
In a statement, Mr Sheridan said: "I utterly condemn any threats to Fiona McGuire or any other individual. | |
"My family and I have suffered many times from similar threats and I know how disturbing it can be." |