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Man arrested for threatening to shoot Nigel Farage on social media

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A man in his 20s was arrested in London for making death threats against Nigel Farage, the leader of the Reform UK party. The threat was reportedly made via social media, stating, "I will shoot you in the head if you win." This arrest occurred shortly after the murder of a party representative. Farage has received over 1,500 threats, with 597 classified as death threats. The suspect is currently under investigation for sending threatening communications.

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A man in his 20s has been arrested in London on suspicion of making a death threat against Nigel Farage, the leader of the Reform UK party. The arrest took place days after the murder of Anne Widdecombe, a representative of the same party. The suspect reportedly issued the threat via a post on social media platform X, stating, "I will shoot you in the head if you win," referring to upcoming local elections.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest took place this week in south London. This incident highlights the growing concern regarding threats against public figures, particularly as Farage has previously reported receiving over 1,500 threats, with 597 categorized as death threats. The police are continuing their investigation into the matter.

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