Sky News host Chris Kenny says it is “cruel and despicable” that struggling farmers have been targeted with “vile abuse” normally only found on Twitter.
New South Wales Police is investigating a letter sent anonymously to a number of drought-stricken farmers in the NSW central west. The letter said “if you cannot handle the drought, use a bullet on yourself. You know you want to.
No one cares whether you live or die, not even your family”. “This is cruel, despicable, ugly, mindless and nonsensicle behaviour,” Mr Kenny said. The Sky News host urged anyone with information about the letter to phone the police. Image: Getty
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