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Emotions were running high at the protest outside Green Pastures church where families vented their frustration at the redundancies.

The protest came as it emerged that the family which owns Wrightbus has faced death threats.

READ: Family of Jeff Wright call for end to intimidation and fear after death threats

Wrightbus former employees to hold mass protest at Ballymena showgrounds

Workers stage protest outside church service

Jeff Wright: There is ‘a last chance’ of saving Wrightbus workforce

Former company director Jeff Wright has called for an end to intimidation and fear.

He said: “There have 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.”