In the lead-up to the Rochdale by-election, the Reform UK party's candidate, Simon Danczuk, has been subjected to a racist death threat, prompting concerns about voter intimidation and safety. Party chairman Richard Holden has raised the issue of potential intimidation at polling stations, suggesting that a police presence might be necessary to protect voters. The threat against Danczuk, described by a tweet as coming from an 'Asian Muslim', has been reported to the police with the specific threat detail being "Put one in his head". The party expressed confidence that the perpetrator will be arrested. This incident has sparked a broader discussion about racism and the security of the democratic process in multicultural Britain.
‘Put one in his head’. An extremist threatens Reform UK candidate for Rochdale @SimonDanczuk. Our entire democratic process is now at risk. https://t.co/f7qRXxvNhk
Just interviewed Reform candidate @SimonDanczuk, who has been to Rochdale police reporting a death threat. He says the matter is now being investigated
🚨Breaking News🚨 The @reformparty_uk's candidate @SimonDanczuk has received a racist death threat from what sounds like an Asian Muslim. They know who it is & an arrest is to be expected. https://t.co/D0zxfjdA0u
Horrific racist death threat against our Rochdale by-election candidate Reported to police, asked for protection. We know who it is & trust he’ll be arrested Racism works both ways in multicultural Britain https://t.co/9GW867VvXk
Horrific racist death threat against my Rochdale by-election candidate Reported to police, asked for protection. We know who it is & trust he’ll be arrested Racism works both ways in multicultural Britain https://t.co/u8659viAMu
"Tories raise concerns about ‘intimidation’ in Rochdale by-election "Party chairman Richard Holden suggests there might be a need for ‘police presence at polling stations’ to protect voters" https://t.co/wfNOwyEuLU