The man, who is originally from Belfast, claimed he had to leave his home after being warned of a threat to his life.

He said police visited him to tell him about an alleged threat against him from dissident republicans. The man also said he believed he was being targeted because he is a Protestant living in a republican area.
However, the 32 County Sovereignty Movement - the group believed to be linked to the Real IRA - have denied the alleged threat came from republicans.

A spokesperson for the group in Derry said: "So far as the 32CSM is concerned, we categorically deny any involvement with such a threat. To our knowledge no such threat was given by anyone. The alleged threat was passed on to this man by the RUC/PSNI operating to a Mi5 agenda.The Protestant community have nothing to fear from republicans in Derry City or, indeed, anywhere on this island," he said.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "We do not comment on the personal security of individuals. However, if we feel that someone needs to review their personal security, we take steps to inform them immediately. We never ignore anything that could put someone at risk."