Farage cites Andrew Tate as source of questions about alleged Southport attacker

Speaking on Tuesday, Mr Farage declined to apologise for his comments

Nigel Farage. File Picture: Maja Smiejkowska/PA

Nigel Farage has said he was referring to claims made by influencer Andrew Tate when he asked whether the alleged Southport attacker was known to UK security services.

In a video posted on July 30, the day after the attack that killed three young girls, Reform UK leader Mr Farage said there had been “reports” that the suspect was being monitored by the security services.