Man accused of sending threatening messages to MLA Trevor Clarke faces court

A man has appeared before court accused of sending threatening messages to DUP MLA Trevor Clarke.

Andrew Moran, 30, of Grange Lane, Newtownabbey, faces seven charges in total.

They include sending threatening electronic messages, possession of cannabis and breaching a restraining order.

There is also a charge for intimidation of a witness on March 29 2026 for allegedly threatening Mr Clarke for speaking with police, and for allegedly harassing Mr Clarke between March 27 and April 1.

Following a brief mention at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Thursday morning, Moran was remanded into custody after the case was adjourned on request of the defence because it was not ready.

Moran is due to appear before the magistrates’ court at Laganside in Belfast on April 29.