Simon Danczuk, a Reform UK candidate for the upcoming Rochdale by-election, has reported receiving death threats, leading to an investigation by the police. The threats, including racist remarks, have raised concerns about the safety of the democratic process. A man has been arrested in connection with the alleged threats.
WATCH: A video appearing to show a man issuing racist death threats at Rochdale by-election candidate Simon Danczuk has been shared by Reform UK leader Richard Tice.
Man arrested after alleged death threat to Rochdale byelection candidate https://t.co/q9tc8FzOMT
Death Threats Allegedly Made Against Populist Reform UK Candidate in Multicultural Rochdale https://t.co/F6SKF2cjyQ
Simon Danczuk, a candidate in the upcoming Rochdale by-election, has received death threats, Reform UK has claimed. https://t.co/ENzefApppu
"A candidate in the upcoming Rochdale by-election has received death threats from a resident, Reform UK has claimed." https://t.co/2HOzVcOWog
Rochdale by-election candidate Simon Danczuk 'received death threats' https://t.co/GqBtN62umg
‘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