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Thanet South MP Craig Mackinlay
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Hatty Collier21 June 2016
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Police are investigating a threatening Facebook message sent to a Tory MP showing emojis of a gun and knife.
The message, posted on Thanet South MP Craig Mackinlay's Facebook page, was reported to police today.
The post read: “Another M.p that needs…” immediately followed by images of a knife and gun and a face crying tears of joy.
Kent Police confirmed it is investigating an alleged threat against Mr Mackinlay, who was voted in as MP for the constituency in the 2015 election.
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The message posted to MP Craig Mackinlay's Facebook page
Kent 999s
A spokesman said: "Kent Police is investigating a report of a threatening or offensive communication made today.
"Inquiries are ongoing."
Mr Mackinlay was initially a member of Ukip, serving as deputy leader in 1997, before joining the Conservative Party in 2005.
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