The broadcaster was said to have received messages saying he was "a marked man" and it was a "promise" that he would be "getting killed".

Messages were also reportedly sent to Morgan's 28-year-old son, Spencer, telling him he would "get it" if his father did not.

Morgan told The Sun: "People think it's perfectly OK to make death threats to public figures on social media but it's not - there has to be a line drawn, especially when family members are targeted.

"That's why I reported it and I am grateful to the Met Police and Greater Manchester Police for taking it so seriously."

He added on Twitter: "Cowardly threats have consequences."

The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "On Wednesday 17 February 2021, police received a report of malicious communications relating to messages sent on social media.

"Officers have spoken with the complainant in person.

"On 3 August a 43-year-old man was arrested in Manchester on suspicion of making threats to kill. He has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

"The investigation remains ongoing."