A man has been arrested after sending abusive emails and letter and making threatening phone calls to Ashton's MP.

Officers from Greater Manchester Police travelled to Halifax this morning (Wednesday 27 October) to arrest a 52-year-old man.

He was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The malicious communications were aimed at Angela Rayner and her staff. She thanked Greater Manchester Police for their support and said that the ordeal had been very difficult for her children

I want to thank the officers at @GMPTamesideN @gmpolice for their work in this investigation and for supporting me, my family and my staff during this time, which has been particularly difficult for my children. https://t.co/FtNSaRXXs2

— Angela Rayner 🌹 (@AngelaRayner) October 27, 2021

A spokesperson for Angela Rayner said: "Angela and her staff have received a number of threatening, malicious and abusive communications in recent weeks. We are working with the police to ensure that the perpetrators of these crimes are brought to justice and Angela would like to thank the police for their work during these investigations.

"Abuse and threats of this nature don't just have an impact on Angela but also on her family, her children and her staff who are on the receiving end of these communications.

"Angela is currently on bereavement leave after losing a close loved one and she looks forward to being back at work as soon as possible."

The abusive phone calls took place on Friday 15 October and enquiries remain ongoing.Detective Sergeant Christopher Dean of GMP's Tameside district said: "Abusive, threatening or bullying behaviour towards anyone is completely unacceptable and we will always do what we can to ensure those responsible are identified and held accountable for their behaviour.

“Although we have arrested one man our investigation remains very much ongoing and we will continue to pursue all available lines of enquiry to identify all those responsible.”

Anyone with information should contact police via 101 or our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk quoting 3488 of 22/10/21. Alternatively details can be passed via the anonymous charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

If you have been a victim of hate, don't suffer in silence. Visit gmvictims.org.uk to access victim support and information. You can report hate crime online, via www.gmp.police.uk or by calling 101.

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