Man jailed for threatening to kill MP and attack NHS workers

A man has been jailed after sending threatening emails to an MP and telling a 999 call operator he planned to attack NHS workers.

Ryan Breheny, 48, of Old Hall Street, Wigan, was jailed for three years and three months for threats to kill at Bolton Crown Court on Tuesday 17 September.

On June 3 this year, Breheny called 999, where he threatened to kill hospital workers, additionally claiming to have been offered an AK47.

Shortly after, Breheny sent emails to an MP's office, with the messages containing threats to kill.

When police officers arrived later on, he arrived at the door with a crossbow, beginning to arm it before shortly after being arrested. Further weapons including air rifles, crossbow bolts, and a machete, were discovered during a house search.

Breheny plead guilty to the offences during a subsequent court appearance.

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.”