Man arrested for 'threatening to shoot Nigel Farage in the head in social media post'

Police have arrested a man for threatening to kill Nigel Farage, just days after the tragic killing of former MP Ann Widdecombe, it has been reported.

The suspect described himself as a terrorist on social media, and warned the Reform UK leader: “I am going to shoot you in the head if you win", according to the Telegraph.

News of the arrest comes just hours after Reform UK home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf delivered a public address to highlight the security risks around political figures, and pledge a Reform government would provide suitable protection for both serving and former MPs.

The party, along with Labour and cross-party colleagues, is demanding better security provision for politicians, after former MP and Reform's immigration and justice spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe was killed at her home last week.

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Alongside Sir David Amess and Jo Cox, the 78-year-old has sadly become the third serving or former MP to have been killed, with Mr Farage complaining that police have done nothing to tackle online threats and real world violence.

The arrest marks the first time an instruction to police by the parliamentary authorities to investigate a threat to kill Mr Farage has resulted in an arrest.

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