TD’s close friend is chief suspect in garda probe into claims over letter sent to rival politician’s wife

Poison-pen letter traced back to local post office through stamp TD’s home is searched as part of investigation into alleged offence

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A close friend of a prominent TD is suspected of writing a letter to a rival politician’s wife in which they made baseless claims that he was being unfaithful.

Gardaí are now investigating the poison-pen letter and have searched the home of the TD as part of their inquiries.