A man in his 20s has been arrested in south London on suspicion of sending threatening communications to a Member of Parliament following a social media post alleging an intent to shoot Nigel Farage.The post, made on X, was reported to police on 8 May, a day after local and mayoral elections.The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest, which occurred six days after the death of Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe at her Devon home.Counter-terror police are investigating her death.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, stated that this is the first time police have proactively acted on a social media threat, noting the existence of hundreds of similar posts.The arrest was reported by the Daily Telegraph, which cited the post warning Farage: 'I am going to shoot you in the head if you win.' Police indicated it could take weeks to examine seized digital devices.

Reform UK's home affairs spokesperson, Zia Yusuf, pledged 'round-the-clock protection' for MPs if the party formed government, highlighting Farage's exposure to 'mortal danger.'