Police launch investigation after emojis of a gun and knife were posted on MP’s Facebook page
Tory politician goes to cops after 'threatening' message
POLICE are investigating after “threatening” emojis of a gun and a knife were posted on an MP’s Facebook page.
The post on Conservative South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay’s page was accompanied with the message: “Another MP that needs …”
It has sparked fresh security threat just days after Labour MP Jo Cox was fatally shot and stabbed in an attack outside a library in Birstall, West Yorkshire.
A Kent Police spokesman said: “We are investigating a report of threatening or offensive communications made on 18 June. Inquiries are on-going.”
Home Secretary Theresa May and senior police chiefs have pledged to tighten up “patchy” security service for MPs in a security summit at Parliament.
While Tory MP Andrew Mitchell, a friend of Mrs Cox, said her “vile and unspeakable” killing should not lead to knee-jerk security boosts.
The former international development secretary said attacks on MPs are “as infrequent as they are disgraceful”.
A fundraising page set up to honour the late MP Jo Cox has raised over £3million.
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