Former chancellor George Osborne has known as in police to research alleged on-line harassment after a so-called "poison pen" e mail was despatched to friends as a consequence of attend his wedding ceremony this weekend.

Friends say the e-mail - which has since been posted on-line - is a part of a "long-term campaign" of abuse wherein a person has "made up rumours" and engaged in "cyber bullying".

The ex-MP and his fiancee are mentioned to be "really upset and distressed" by the state of affairs.

Mr Osborne is because of marry his former Treasury adviser Thea Rogers in a ceremony within the Somerset city of Bruton on Saturday afternoon.

It is known the couple consider they know the id of the individual behind the e-mail - which was despatched to a number of politicians and journalists on Thursday afternoon.

The particular person shouldn't be considered immediately related to Mr Osborne, and their particular motivation can be unclear.

Police are mentioned to be investigating the case, with authorized motion additionally ongoing.

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