23/09/24
Man jailed for threatening to kill MP
A man has been sentenced for sending threatening emails to an MP and telling a 999 call worker he planned to attack NHS workers.
On Tuesday 17 September, Ryan Breheny from Wigan, was jailed for three years and three months for threats to kill at Bolton Crown Court.
In June, he called 999 and threatened to kill hospital workers, as well as claiming to have been offered and AK47.
Afterwards, he sent emails to an MP's office, with the messages containing threats to kill.
When police officers arrived at his house, he answered the door with a crossbow. Air rifles, crossbow bolts, and a machete were also found at his house.
He previously pleaded guilty to the offences.
Detective Constable Cupitt, from GMP’s Wigan CID, said: “Breheny’s threats were shocking and disturbing, causing distress to those involved. We will not hesitate to act where people make these sort of threats and will seek to secure the appropriate charges.
“We work closely with elected officials to ensure they can carry out their work without the fear of individuals who would cause them harm, and will always do our best to protect them and our communities.”
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