Death threat for female priest

by David Masters

An Anglican priest in south west England has fled her job, following a death threat on a postcard that she found inside her Bible.

Rev. Yvonne Hobson discovered the postcard after Sunday communion, at her parish church in Paul, Cornwall.

She had just returned to her job at St Pol de Leon church after months away, following a campaign of hate-letters against her and arson attacks on her home and car.

The 54-year old vicar says she won’t lead another service until the culprit is caught.

Police have taken the postcard for forensic examination to look for DNA and fingerprints.

The contents of the note have not been disclosed, although it is understood to have warned Ms Hobson that she would be killed unless she resigned from her position at the church.

Bishop of St Germans, Rt Rev Roy Screech, said Ms Hobson is being given the ‘full support’ of the church.

He added that he hopes local people will pray for everyone concerned in the matter.

Rev Tim Heaney, who stepped in for Ms Hobson during her time away following the hate-mail, said he ‘totally condemns’ the actions of the letter writer.

Services at St Pol de Leon will continue as normal whilst the police investigation is underway.

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