Counterterror police
Coverage of Counterterror police in the Nexus archive.
- Police arrest man who threatened to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage
A man was arrested for threatening to shoot Nigel Farage on social media, following concerns about politician security after Ann Widdecombe's killing. The suspect was released on bail, and the Reform UK party has called for better protection for its members.
- Police arrest man who threatened to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage
A man was arrested for threatening to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage on social media, amid heightened concerns over politician security following the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament. The Metropolitan Police arrested the suspect on suspicion of sending threatening communications, while counterterror police are investigating Widdecombe's death after new evidence emerged.
- Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, counterterror police say
Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon. Counterterror police described the incident as a 'targeted attack'.
- Counterterror police probe after 5 hurt in apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Counterterror police are investigating after five people were injured in apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. A shirtless man was filmed wielding a knife in the city's streets and yelled during his arrest that he was 'protecting the country from these fucking Muslim bastards raping our young daughters.'