“The normal reaction would be utter horror at the suggestion my children should be taken away because someone disagrees with my views. Yet these police officers think I should accept it because I’m in the public eye,” Ms Creasy told the paper. It said the content of the messages had “understandably caused upset and distress” to the MP and officers had spoken with the sender who admitted he was responsible and apologised. A spokesman said: “Leicestershire Police takes any report of harassment extremely seriously and will carry out a full investigation into the report and take the appropriate action. “The force remains fully committed to keeping women and girls safe, listening to concerns and tackling violence.

Source: The Times April 29, 2023 10:18 UTC