Piers Morgan and his son Spencer received disturbing threats from a Twitter troll
(Picture: Instagram )An online troll has been arrested for making death threats against Piers Morgan and his son.
The television presenter, 56, was sent a message saying he was “getting killed” and no security measures would be able to save him.
They also targeted his 28-year-old son and said he would “get it” if his dad didn’t.
The man is understood to have been arrested under the Malicious Communications Act on August 3.
Morgan has called for action against online trolls following the sinister Twitter threats.
He told The Sun: “People think it’s perfectly OK to make death threats to public figures on social media but it’s not – there has to be a line drawn, especially when family members are targeted.
“That’s why I reported it and I am grateful to the Met Police and Greater Manchester Police for taking it so seriously.”
Piers reportedly installed a panic button near his bed following the disturbing threats.
One message, directed at Piers, said: “Your (sic) a marked man. Calling the police, big tech or beefing up your security isn’t going to stop us getting to you., this isn’t a threat piers, it’s a promise. Your (sic) getting killed.
A source close to the TV star told the paper: “This is a point of principle for Piers — he will not tolerate evil threats being sent to his loved ones.
“A troll sent an unbelievably vile and graphic message to both Piers and Spencer, pledging to kill.
“An arrest has finally been made but the lengthy investigation is still ongoing.
“Piers hopes this evil troll ends up in prison where he belongs.
“Hopefully it’ll also act as a deterrent to other online abusers.”
The Metropolitan Police and Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for confirmation.
