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12/01/2011
Bullets Posted To Footballer Paddy McCourt
Bullets have been sent to Celtic Footballer Paddy McCourt just days after his team mate and manager received similar packages.
The envelope, posted in Northern Ireland, was found by staff at a Royal Mail sorting office in Glasgow.
Earlier this week bullets were sent to Celtic boss Neil Lennon and player Niall McGinn at their club.
Police were called to the sorting office in Northern Ireland after staff raised concerns about the two packages.
Neil Lennon, a former Celtic Captain and Northern Ireland international, has received death threats in the past.
Police are continuing the investigation.
(BMcN/GK)
The envelope, posted in Northern Ireland, was found by staff at a Royal Mail sorting office in Glasgow.
Earlier this week bullets were sent to Celtic boss Neil Lennon and player Niall McGinn at their club.
Police were called to the sorting office in Northern Ireland after staff raised concerns about the two packages.
Neil Lennon, a former Celtic Captain and Northern Ireland international, has received death threats in the past.
Police are continuing the investigation.
(BMcN/GK)
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