The Suffolk farmer who built gallows for export has been arrested just weeks after the British National Party chose him as a candidate for the European elections.The BNP has confirmed that David Lucas (left), of Mildenhall, was arrested on Thursday and questioned by Suffolk Police and that he had been released on bail.
A spokesman for Suffolk police said: “A 48-year-old man from Lakenheath has been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.
“He has been released on police bail to return to Bury St Edmunds police station on June.11.”
The BNP has said that the alleged incident will not prevent Mr Lucas, who lives at Eldon Farm in Holywell Row, from standing in the European election. He is in fifth place out of seven candidates from the East of England chosen by the party to fight for a seat in Brussels.
A spokesman said: “David woke up to find the police around the house. He was interviewed and then released.
“It follows a big fund raising party held on his property to raise funds for the campaign. We are not worried about the incident and he will remain on the party's election list of candidates.”
Nominations for the June 4 election close on May 7.
Ipswich Evening Star
BBC report: BNP candidate quizzed by police
A candidate for the British National Party (BNP) has been arrested by armed police in Suffolk.
David Lucas, who is standing in the European elections, was questioned on suspicion of handling stolen goods.
The arrest of Mr Lucas on Thursday is in connection with an incident at Halesworth, in Suffolk, last year.
The BNP confirmed that Mr Lucas had been arrested at his farm near Mildenhall and questioned before being released on bail.
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