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Police probe JK Rowling death threat after Salman Rushdie well wishes

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Police have launched an investigation into a "death threat" made to JK Rowling after she sent well wishes to author Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed in New York.

The Harry Potter creator shared screenshots of a message from a Twitter user who had written "don't worry you are next" in response to her tweet about Sir Salman.

Rowling, who has come under fire from campaigners over her views on gender issues, took to the social media site to reveal her disgust at the attack, and wish Rushdie well.

She wrote: "Feeling very sick right now. Let him be okay". After sharing screenshots of the threatening tweet, she said: "To all sending supportive messages: thank you Police are involved (were already involved on other threats)."A Police Scotland spokesperson has now confirmed: "We have received a report of an online threat being made and officers are carrying out enquiries."The same Twitter account also posted messages praising the man who attacked Sir Salman on stage in New York state.

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