Man, 73, arrested after offensive social media messages sent to MPs
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Version 0 of 1. A 73-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating allegations of offensive messages sent on social media to two MPs. Scotland Yard said the suspect was detained in West Sussex at about 8.50am on Wednesday following claims by the alleged victims on 13 July and 20 July last year. A police spokesman said an inquiry was launched by the Met’s counter-terrorism command along with the parliamentary and diplomatic protection command. The spokesman said: “These are not being treated as terrorist incidents.” The suspect is being held at a police station in West Sussex. |