Minister steps up security after poison pen letters

Tuesday, 21 July 2015 00:00

The Treasury Minister has revealed the impact that a series of threatening letters has had on his family.

Two letters have been sent to Eddie Teare's home address since March - according to police each one contains 'specific and nasty' threats.

It's resulted in the MHK offering a cash reward for any information that could lead to an arrest.

Mr Teare says he's had to make changes to his home security as a result:

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