British man arrested in Cork over threat to Labour MP

Up to 15 gardai involved as 41-year-old arrested in Douglas after phone call to female politician in UK

As many as 15 gardaí were involved in the early-morning arrest at a rented apartment.

A British man has been arrested in Cork this morning in connection with a threat made against a sitting Labour MP.

The arrest of the 41-year-old man was made early this morning in Douglas on the south side of the city.