Garda anti-terrorism unit probes alleged online threats to President Higgins

President Michael D Higgins. The suspected threats, made in social media posts, allegedly referred to serious harm being inflicted on the President at his Phoenix Park residence. Picture: Maxwells

The Garda’s anti-terrorism unit has been tasked with investigating alleged online threats made against President Michael D Higgins.

The suspected threats, made in social media posts, referred to serious harm being inflicted on the President at his Phoenix Park residence.