article_snippet: And Cabinet Office Minister Rob Wilson said one of the ‘threats’ was made by Ms Thornton.
article_snippet: But Ms Thornton, said to be David Cameron’s favourite police leader, hit back angrily last night.
article_snippet: In a statement to The Mail on Sunday Ms Thornton rejected the allegations as ‘unfounded’.
article_snippet: The Mail on Sunday has confirmed that Mr Wilson claims Ms Thornton was one of those who tried to deter Mr Wilson.
article_snippet: But Ms Thornton, who is next month set to become the boss of the new National Police Chiefs’ Council, said: ‘Such allegations are unfounded and libellous.
article_snippet: Mr Wilson criticised Ms Thornton for threatening to sue Mr Wilson and claimed Ms Thornton was continuing to try to stop the matter being discussed openly.
article_snippet: Ms Thornton has categorically denied making any threats .
article_snippet: It is very disappointing that Ms Thornton is making legal threats which will prevent proper open discussion.
highlights_snippet: Sara Thornton has strongly rejected the threat allegations as 'unfounded' 