Loyalist terror gang threatens prison officers

A LOYALIST paramilitary group yesterday issued a chilling threat against the North’s prison officers.

The Ulster Freedom Fighters a code name for the biggest loyalist paramilitary gang, the Ulster Defence Association issued the threat at a stage-managed show of strength in Belfast.

Three hooded men, two of them carrying automatic rifles, called on the British Government to recognise the ceasefire declared by the group just over a year ago. The group's leader, who had a hand-gun sitting on the table in front of him, said they would step up attacks on prison officers if their demands were not met.