BREAKING: Man charged following threats made to Angela Rayner

A second man has been arrested and one man charged on suspicion of malicious communication towards Angela Rayner

A second individual was arrested today (October 28) by Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of malicious communication towards Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner.

A 70-year-old man remains in custody for questioning.

Yesterday (October 27) officers from Greater Manchester Police attended an address in Halifax and arrested a 52-year-old man.

The man was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and has since been released on bail pending further enquiries. His arrest relates to abusive phone calls received on Friday October 15.

Greater Manchester Police confirm they have arrested an additional man accused of sending “threatening, malicious and abusive communications”. He remains in custody for questioning.

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.”