POLICE have charged a 44-year-old man over online abuse towards Health Minister Robin Swann.

The man has been charged with a number of offences including making threats to kill, harassment and improper use of a telecommunications network.

He is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates’ Court via videolink this morning, Wednesday, February 2, for a first remand hearing.

As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).