Man charged over threats to kill in Co Derry

A 23-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences including common assault, making threats to kill and possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place in Co Derry.

The charges relate to an incident in the Bushmills Road area of Coleraine on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

He is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court via videolink this morning, Thursday, June 15, for a first remand hearing.

As is usual procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Pictures and videos circulating on social media of the incident showed a male clad in black and wearing a balaclava and carrying what looks like a machete shouting “bring it on”.

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