A man from Paisley has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill Labour Party leadership contender Angela Eagle.

Merseyside Police said a 44-year-old suspect is being questioned following an arrest in Paisley, Renfrewshire, on Friday.

The threats are said to have been made in an email to the member for Wallasey in Merseyside.

A police spokeswoman said: "A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill.

"Officers from Merseyside Police executed a warrant in Paisley, Scotland, this morning, Friday July 15, and arrested the man. He will be questioned by Merseyside detectives today.

"The arrest comes after an email was sent to the account of Wallasey MP Angela Eagle."