Tory MP targeted in suspected arson attack says he wears bulletproof vest to protect himself

An MP whose north London office was targeted by a suspected arson attack on Christmas Eve says he wears a bulletproof vest when he goes to public events.

Mike Freer, Conservative MP for Finchley and Golders Green, said the use of vests by his colleagues is “sadly normal these days”.

“Personally, like some of my other colleagues, I wear bulletproof vests if I participate in public events,” Mr. Freer said. Sky News.

On Tuesday December 26, police continued to investigate a Christmas Eve fire in a shed at the MP's office.

No one was in the office at that time. of the fire.