Police probe McClean death threats

Police have opened an investigation into allegations that Sunderland winger James McClean has been the target of death threats.

Mon, 19 Nov, 2012 - 11:33

Police have opened an investigation into allegations that Sunderland winger James McClean has been the target of death threats.

The 23-year-old was criticised for his decision not to wear a Remembrance Day poppy on his shirt during the Black Cats’ 2-1 defeat at Everton last weekend.

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