Adams not deflected by dissidents’ death threats

SINN FÉIN president Gerry Adams insisted last night he would not be diverted from the Northern peace process despite claims that his life was in danger from dissident republicans.

The West Belfast MP said police visited his home and warned his wife that he was being actively targeted. Mr Adams said he had to take the threat seriously, but he would not be intimidated.

“All I know is that I have a job of work to do, that I was elected to represent people, that I don’t intend to be intimidated from representing those who support our party, and that wider group of people who support the peace process,” he said. “Our focus remains exactly as it was.