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Bullet sent in post to Patsy McGlone, SDLP Bullet sent in post to Patsy McGlone, SDLP
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A letter intended for SDLP politician Patsy McGlone contained a bullet, he has confirmed. A letter intended for SDLP politician Patsy McGlone contained a bullet and a sympathy card, he has confirmed.
It was intercepted by postal workers at the Royal Mail sorting office in Mallusk. A package, containing his name and picture, was intercepted at the Royal Mail sorting office in Mallusk.
Mr McGlone is an assembly member for the Mid-Ulster constituency. The Mid-Ulster assembly member said whoever sent the sinister threat were "faceless fascists".
In recent weeks, a number of Northern Ireland politicians have received bullets in the post.
Mr McGlone said: "This is obviously not something that is a pleasant experience, for me or my family, however, those who sent it will not put me off doing my job, that is representing the people of Mid Ulster.
"I would like to pay tribute to the staff at the Post Office and the PSNI for their professionalism and vigilance in dealing with this matter."
Alliance MP Naomi Long, party leader David Ford and councillor Gerardine Mulvenna were among those sent bullets in the post in recent times.
Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly and Alex Maskey also received a letter containing bullets.