Bath man with grudge against cops sends more sinister threats

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        September 5, 2026

Bath man with grudge against cops sends more sinister threats

Good Morning Bath — Saturday, 5 September 2026

He sent email messages threatening serious harm, namely assaulting police officers with a crossbow.
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Bath man with grudge against cops sends more sinister threats
• He sent email messages threatening serious harm, namely assaulting police officers with a crossbow.
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