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Alexander Lawrie

Scottish SNP supporter sentenced for sending threatening tweet to George Galloway

A Scottish nationalist supporter who sent a threatening Twitter message to politician George Galloway has been ordered to carry out unpaid work in the community.

Kyle Forrest, 27, sent the social media message stating “We will get you” when Mr Galloway was standing as a candidate during last year’s Scottish Parliament election. Edinburgh Sheriff Court was told the Workers Party of Britain leader was forced to step up his personal security and inform anti-terror officers after receiving the message in May last year.

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