article_snippet: I regret stooping to the level of those threatening and abusing his own family. '
article_snippet: My mobile number was placed on a social media website recently and My mobile number led to a barrage of abuse about my mother, father, wife, children and myself. '
article_snippet: In hindsight the aim of this was clear, and I foolishly opted to challenge some of the abuse, harassment and threats. '
article_snippet: Given my position, I should have acted with more responsibility and reported the abusive text messages, phone calls and answer phone messages to the police, rather than get embroiled in such an exchange.'
article_snippet: Smith has said that Smith is responding to messages that threatened and abused Smith family.
article_snippet: I did not threaten or abuse any member of his family.