Man arrested after Angela Eagle death threats
Labour MP announced her intention to challenge Jeremy Corbyn for party's leadership on Monday
Updated : 14:20
A man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill Labour MP Angela Eagle after a threatening email was sent to the politician this week.
Ms Eagle announced her intention to challenge Jeremy Corbyn for the party leadership on Monday. On Tuesday, a brick was thrown through the window of her constituency party office.
A police spokeswoman said: “A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill.
“Officers from Merseyside Police executed a warrant in Paisley, Scotland, this morning, 15 July, and arrested the man.
“He will be questioned by Merseyside detectives today.
“The arrest comes after an email was sent to the account of Wallasey MP Angela Eagle.”