Man remanded over threats to kill Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann

Newtownards Magistrates’ Court heard that threatening and offensive messages were sent from a Twitter account

Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann (Liam McBurney/PA)

A Co Down man has been remanded in custody over charges of making threats to kill Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Robin Swann.

William Herbert Hawkes, 44, of Ardmillan Crescent in Newtownards, has also been charged with the harassment of Mr Swann, as well as improper use of electronic communications.