Former East 17 star Brian Harvey, 44, is arrested

Former East 17 star Brian Harvey, 44, is arrested on suspicion of sending malicious communications after reports of a man threatening to harm himself at an east-London property The former East 17 singer was taken into Met police custody yesterday He was arrested following reports a man was threatening to harm himself  It is understood he posted a livestream video talking about his financial troubles 

By Joel Adams For Mailonline

Published: 06:24 GMT, 22 March 2019 | Updated: 06:29 GMT, 22 March 2019

Former East 17 singer Brian Harvey has been arrested on suspicion of sending malicious communications.

Scotland Yard said they were called to an address in Walthamstow, east London, on Thursday following reports a man was threatening to harm himself.

It came after a troubling livestream video he posted which reported that in the video, Brian described his financial troubles and asked for a meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May.

Brian Harvey spoke of his troubles in a livestreamed video earlier in the day and filmed police arriving at his home

Brian Harvey spoke of his troubles in a livestreamed video earlier in the day and filmed police arriving at his home

It sparked concern for his welfare and police attended the scene at his house in Walthamstow.

Earlier Brian's ex-girlfriend Danniella Westbrook posted an appeal after hearing about the

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