It was revealed last night that death threats have been made against members of the Wright family just days after Wrightbus went into administration.
Around 1,200 workers were made redundant this week after attempts to find a buyer for the Ballymena-based company failed.
In a statement issued last night by Jeff Wright, former Director of Wrightbus Group, he said the closure of the family business had been "devastating to our loyal and highly skilled workforce and the loss of the company my father and I have grown and nurtured for over seventy years has been shattering for our family.
"Generations of families have worked alongside our own family over all these years and so this is deeply and personally felt by everyone," he said.
"We are here to provide our administrators, Deloittes, with all information, order books, financial records and whatever is needed to establish a future plan for the bus manufacturing operation. Our commitment to supporting all efforts is un-waivering".
However, he also revealed that there had been "sinister developments involving threats to the life of Wright family members and I am asking all elected representatives and those with influence in the community to help end this intimidation and fear".
