Sinn Féin member resigns over claims of sending inappropriate messages to teen

A Sinn Féin member resigned from the party after allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a 17-year-old, it has emerged.

The party member was suspended by Sinn Féin in September 2023 and the incident was referred to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and social services.

The member, as reported by the Irish Independent, subsequently resigned from the party.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the party said: “Sinn Féin received a complaint on September 11th, 2023 regarding messages sent by a party member to a 17-year-old member of the party.

“In line with the party’s child protection guidelines the person concerned was suspended.

“The matter was immediately referred to the PSNI and social services.

“On September 27th, the PSNI informed the party they were not carrying out a formal investigation into the matter and indicated support for the actions the party had taken both from their perspective and that of the young person’s family.

“The…

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