Causeway candidate allegedly threatened at polling station

A Causeway Coast and Glens Local Government Election candidate was allegedly the victim of 'physical intimidation' at a County Derry polling station.

Dawn Huggins, the DUP candidate for Bann DEA, was also told she 'was not welcome' this morning, Thursday 18 May, according to East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons.

Gordon Lyons tweeted that MS Huggins was subject to the abuse in Macosquin.

"I’ve just spoken with our Bann candidate, Dawn Huggins, who was the victim of physical intimidation at Macosquin polling station this morning and told she was not welcome in the area,” he said.

"There are no no-go areas for the DUP or any party in this election. Dawn has not been deterred. Many thanks to the canvassers from other parties who called the police to her aid.”

UPDATE: A PSNI spokesperson has confirmed a man has been arrested following the alleged incident.

"Police arrested a man in his 70s following the report of an assault in the Macosquin area on Thursday afternoon, May 18th. Enquiries are continuing."

I’ve just spoken with our Bann candidate, Dawn Huggins, who was the victim of physical intimidation at Macosquin polling station this morning and told she was not welcome in the area. There are no no-go areas for the DUP or any party in this election. 1/2

— Gordon Lyons MLA (@gordonlyons1) May 18, 2023

Dawn has not been deterred. Many thanks to the canvassers from other parties who called the police to her aid. 2/2

— Gordon Lyons MLA (@gordonlyons1) May 18, 2023