Fewer threats against politicians in 2009

The number of direct threats made against politicians fell to 186 last year, compared with 304 in 2008, according to police figures released on Thursday.


Almost two-thirds of the threats were directed at anti-Islam campaigner Geert Wilders.
Of the 186 threats, the person responsible has been identified in 79 cases, the figures showed.

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