Daniel Piddington, who represents Attleborough at County Hall, contacted police saying he had been subjected to a "sustained pattern of hostility and intimidation".

Richard Shay, who is in his 40s, was arrested by officers on Tuesday on suspicion of malicious communications.

Daniel Piddington was elected to the county council in May (Image: Supplied)

He is accused of using a series of homophobic slurs against Mr Piddington, who is gay, as well as other threatening messages.

Mr Shay was arrested following weeks of enquiries after Norfolk Police was first alerted to the........

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