University staff member received 'viable threat' on life

A senior staff member at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) has received a "viable threat on their life" after a protest against Hilary Clinton’s visit, the university has said.

BBC News NI has been told the assessment of the threat was made by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Students have also received threats and three members of staff have been injured, according to the university.

The PSNI said they do not discuss the security of individuals but wanted to reassure the public "appropriate action" will be taken if someone is at risk.

Meanwhile, three men have been charged with resisting arrest following the protest on Thursday.

The men - aged 18, 20 and 21 - were arrested during the pro-Palestinian protest.

The 18-year-old was also charged with obstructing police and the 21-year-old with obstructing police and assault on police.

They are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on 12 December.

In a statement, Queen's University Belfast said: "The University is calling for protestors to deescalate and engage only in peaceful protests, in the interest of public safety and to prevent our students’ putting their futures at risk."

A fourth man, aged 57, was also arrested on Thursday but was later released.

Police said a number of officers were injured during the protest.

Clinton - a former United States secretary of state and first lady - has been chancellor of the university since 2021.