UK police arrest man over threat to shoot Reform leader Nigel Farage

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London police arrested a man on Tuesday on suspicion of sending threatening communications to a member of parliament. The man allegedly threatened on social media in May to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage if he won. The arrest comes amid growing concerns for politicians' security, particularly following the recent killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of parliament and member of Reform UK. The suspect was held overnight and subsequently released on bail. The article also mentions Farage's recent resignation from Parliament over an undeclared gift.

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A man was arrested on suspicion of sending threatening communications to Nigel Farage.

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Nigel Farage recently resigned his seat in Parliament over an investigation into an undeclared £5 million gift.

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Concerns about politician security are growing following the killing of Ann Widdecombe.

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The alleged threat stated, 'I am going to shoot you in the head if you win.'

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A man who threatened on social media in May to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage was arrested, London police said on Wednesday, as concerns grow over the security of politicians following the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of parliament.The man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of sending threatening communications to a member of parliament, the Metropolitan Police said.“I am going to shoot you in the head if you win,” he allegedly told Farage on social media, according to The Telegraph newspaper.The July 8 killing of Widdecombe, who was a member of the anti-immigration Reform UK, has led the party to call for better protection of its members.The suspect was held overnight and released on bail, police said.A mock £5 million note with a portrait of Nigel Farage is displayed during the weekly anti-Brexit protest in Parliament Square on Wednesday. Photo: dpaFarage recently resigned his seat in Parliament over an investigation into an undeclared £5 million (US$6.7 million) gift he received from a cryptocurrency billionaire.

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