Explosion at office of MP Nick Boles an ‘act of violence’
Police are investigating an attack which took place at the Conservative party office in Bourne, Lincolnshire, in the early hours of Monday. Local MP Nick Boles says: “I deplore this act of violence.”
A man has been arrested in connection with the explosion which caused minor damage to the building in Bourne.
A spokesman for Lincolnshire police said a 24-year-old local man was helping with inquiries into the incident, which is not thought to be linked to any wider issues.
Grantham and Stamford MP Nick Boles, 47, issued a statement condemning the “act of violence” which took place at 1.24am at the Grantham and Stamford Conservative Association office, where Mr Boles holds constituency surgeries.
“Obviously I deplore this act of violence.
I know that everyone will do whatever they can to support the investigation. In the meantime, we should all carry on doing our jobs as normal. Nick Boles, MP
“The incident is being investigated by the police and I know that everyone will do whatever they can to support the investigation.
“In the meantime, we should all carry on doing our jobs as normal.”
A police spokesman said: “Officers attended the scene and minor damage had been caused to the building. No one had been hurt.
“Initial inquiries were carried out and a 24-year-old local man was arrested in connection with the incident.”