Police arrest man for threatening to shoot Nigel Farage after former MP Ann Widdecombe was killed in 'targeted attack'
- Posted on July 15, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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Authorities in London have apprehended a suspect following alarming threats directed at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on social media platform X. The arrest comes amid heightened security concerns following the tragic death of former MP Ann Widdecombe in what investigators are treating as a targeted incident. The suspect allegedly posted menacing content warning of violence against the political figure. This development underscores escalating tensions in the UK political landscape and raises serious questions about online safety and political discourse.
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