A man is due to appear in court after making an alleged ‘online threat’ to Rochdale by-election candidate Simon Danczuk last year.
The former Rochdale MP was Reform UK’s candidate in the parliamentary by-election contested in February 2024.
Victory went to Workers Party leader George Galloway, but in the build up to polling day it is alleged that Mr Danczuk was threatened.
Zaffar Hussain, 25, was arrested on February 27, 2024. He has since been charged with malicious communications with intent.
Mr Hussain, of Kellett Street in Rochdale, has been released on bail and is due to appear at the magistrates’ court in Wigan on December 17.
The by-election in Rochdale was quickly followed by the general election in July 2024, where George Galloway lost his seat as Rochdale MP to Labour’s Paul Waugh.
A spoeksperson for GMP said: “Zaffar Hussain of Kellett Street, Rochdale, has been charged with malicious communications with intent.
“He has been bailed to next appear at Wigan Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 17 , 2025.”
The new Bury NeighbourHub has opened to support residents with work, skills, health, and wellbeing
Cardinal Langley students celebrate 'exceptional' A-Level and BTEC results
Veterans group to take over cafe and community hub at Denehurst House
Hopwood Hall College students celebrate Results Day success
Bury residents asked for views on 10-year housing strategy
Seven more Rochdale schools to offer free breakfast clubs
Rochdale Netball Club joins Rochdale AFC under new identity
Roch Valley Radio presenter Ian Foran appointed Rochdale AFC Sports College head coach
93-year-old former police officer returns to Rochdale station
Burnley man banned from keeping animals after dog found emaciated in Rochdale home
OMD play first Rochdale show to sold-out Town Hall Square crowd
Mayor Faisal Rana reflects on busy start to mayoral year

Comments
Add a comment