A man has been arrested on suspicion of making a death threat against a candidate in the Rochdale by-election after allegedly saying he wanted to “put one in his head”.

       Greater Manchester Police launched a probe and arrested a man after being alerted to a video message sent to Simon Danczuk, who is standing for the rightwing party Reform UK.

       The clip was filmed by someone referring to Mr Danczuk as “a white devil” and threatening to “put one in his head”.

       Elsewhere, the Home Office announced that it was bolstering MP’s security with a ￡31 million package that will include providing elected politicians with a dedicated police contact to liaise with over safety issues amid high tensions over the war in Gaza.

       James Cleverly, who made the funding announcement, was due to meet with police chiefs on Wednesday to discuss what more can be done to improve the safety of MPs.

       He said no MP should have to accept that threats or harassment is “part of the job”.