Former UDR man 'told of threat'

The man is a former member of the UDR

A former Ulster Defence Regiment soldier in Ballymoney has been warned of a threat to his life.

MEP Jim Allister said he had been speaking to the man and the police, since the man was informed of the threat on Wednesday.

He said that it was a distressing situation for the man and his family.

"Whatever brand of republicanism this threat is coming from doesn't really matter - the fact is that it is utterly unacceptable," he said.