Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood Increases Personal Security After Sinister Smear
Eastwood targeted after opposing Orange Order parade
Social media remark made about politician
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood has said she has increased her personal security after what she described as a sinister smear.
The remark was made on social media about Eastwood, who is an Alliance MLA for Lagan Valley.
Eastwood said she has reported the incident to the police.
"This is a very serious matter and I have taken steps to increase my personal security," she said.
"I will not be intimidated by those who seek to silence me or to undermine my work as an elected representative."
Eastwood said she would continue to speak out on issues that matter to her constituents.
"I will not be silenced by those who seek to divide our community," she said.
A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said: "Police are investigating a report of a suspected malicious communication made on social media."
"Enquiries are ongoing."
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