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

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A man has been arrested by London police for allegedly threatening to shoot Nigel Farage, the leader of the Reform UK party. The arrest follows concerns about politician security, particularly after the recent killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament and Reform UK member. The suspect was detained on suspicion of sending threatening communications and has since been released on bail. AI

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

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

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

    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 o…

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