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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National

Mayfield man charged over alleged social media threats to elected official

A Mayfield man has been charged with allegedly posting a video to social media threatening a federal parliamentarian.

The Australian Federal Police was alerted to the threatening behaviour in June, after receiving a report of concerning content posted on a social media platform, including threats to harm a "high office holder".

The man is scheduled to appear in Newcastle Local Court on July 30.
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