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Farage 'genuinely worried' by death threat, court hears

Farage 'genuinely worried' by death threat, court hears

Summary

Nigel Farage testified in a UK court that he felt genuinely worried after receiving an alleged death threat on TikTok. Fayaz Khan is accused of threatening Farage by making a gun gesture and using concerning language in a video. Khan denies the charges, and the trial is ongoing.

Key Facts

  • Nigel Farage reported feeling genuinely worried about a threat made in a TikTok video.
  • Fayaz Khan allegedly posted the threatening video while traveling from Afghanistan to the UK.
  • Khan made a gun gesture and said alarming words directed at Farage in the video.
  • Khan, who has no fixed home, arrived in the UK by boat in October 2024.
  • Farage highlighted a gun tattoo on Khan's face in a YouTube video.
  • Khan responded to Farage with another video, making further gestures and statements.
  • Khan denies making any threats to Farage.
  • The trial concerning these allegations is still in progress.

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