Sinn Féin Fermanagh South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew has condemned a death threats against Sinn Féin Councillors in Fermanagh issued to the Fermanagh Herald this week by a group calling itself 'the Real UVF'.

The statement, which was dictated to a member of staff, read: 'On the basis of recent attacks in Lisnaskea and Roslea, Sinn Fein members in these areas may consider themselves legitimate targets.

'The Real UFF destroyed their offices in Lisnaskea as a warning to them in the past. Believe me it was them who did it.

'They are going to show their strength in the future in terms of manpower and ordinance'.

Ms Gildernew called on unionist political leaders in the county to challenge those responsible for such threats and to do more to demonstrate that they respect the rights of Nationalists and their elected representatives to live free from sectarian intimidation and attack.

"Those issuing these threats have nothing to offer our communities and will not deter Sinn Féin from pursing our objectives of Irish Unity.

"These sick threats against a team of Councillors who work tirelessly for their constituents in Fermanagh should be condemned by people from across the political spectrum. I would challenge Unionist representatives to speak out and intervene directly.

"There is a responsibility on the political leaders of Unionism in Fermanagh to demonstrate that they respect the rights of nationalists and their elected representatives."