Jonathan McCambridge, PAAn investigation into alleged threats made against DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has detected no criminal offences, the PSNI has said. Mr Donaldson told the UK's House of Commons last month how he had been subjected to threats as he continued his negotiations with the UK government over a deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements. The DUP later confirmed the matter had been reported to the police. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Inquiries were made, no offences were detected and the investigation has now concluded.”Last month a DUP spokesperson said the party trusted those responsible for the threats “will be held accountable for their actions”. DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson recently ended his two-year boycott of the Stormont powersharing institutions (Liam McBurney/PA)Mr Donaldson revealed the threats during an impassioned Westminster speech shortly before his party ended its two-year boycott of the Stormont powersharing institutions.

Source: The Herald February 22, 2024 09:27 UTC