BREAKING: Man arrested over threats to deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner

A 52-year-old man has been arrested after the Deputy Labour Leader received threatening and abusive phone calls, emails and letters

Greater Manchester Police have arrested a 52-year-old following a slew of abusive phone calls made on Friday October 15.

The man was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications in Halifax on Wednesday (October 26).

A spokesperson for Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner said:

“Angela and her staff have received a number of threatening, malicious and abusive communications in recent weeks. We are working with the police to ensure that the perpetrators of these crimes are brought to justice and Angela would like to thank the police for their work during these investigations.

“Abuse and threats of this nature don’t just have an impact on Angela but also on her family, her children and her staff who are on the receiving end of these communications.

“Angela is currently on bereavement leave after losing a close loved one and she looks forward to being back at work as soon as possible.”

Greater Manchester Police Detective Sergeant Christopher Dean said: “Abusive, threatening or bullying behaviour towards anyone is completely unacceptable and we will always do what we can to ensure those responsible are identified and held accountable for their behaviour.

“Although we have arrested one man our investigation remains very much ongoing and we will continue to pursue all available lines of enquiry to identify all those responsible.”