Man Threatens DUP MLA, Faces Charges

0:00On April 2nd, a 30-year-old man from Grange Lane in New Townaby faces seven charges after allegedly sending threatening messages to DUP MLA. Trevor Clark, Andrew Moran is accused of electronic threats possessing cannabis and breaching a restraining order. Among the charges, he allegedly intimidated Clark as a witness on March 29th, 2026, for talking to police, that ties into harassment claims for March 27th through April 1st. Police threats take close to home, for politicians like Clark, who represent communities and often deal with public scrutiny. Witness intimidation adds a serious layer, potentially chilling free speech. Earlier this week, Moran appeared briefly at Bally Meta Magistrate's Court on Thursday morning. The defense was already, so the judge remanded him in custody in a journey in the case. He's set to return in Legonside Magistrate's Court in Belfast, on April 29th, where things could heat up as details unfold.