Angela Eagle: Man arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill after an email was sent to the Labour MP Angela Eagle.

Ms Eagle announced her Labour leadership challenge 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."