US election under threat from conspiracy theorist extremists warns the FBI

The FBI has issued a new warning over the threat posed by conspiracy theorists - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Conspiracy theorist extremists could disrupt the US election next week, the FBI has warned.

A Joint Intelligence Bulletin seen by NBC News from agents at the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security warned state and county police forces that domestic violent extremists could pose a threat to the poll on November 5 and on Inauguration Day. In the The report stated that candidates, elected officials, election workers, members of the media and judges handling election cases could become targets of abuse. Other risks identified include physical attacks and violence at polling places, ballot drop boxes, voter registration locations and at rallies.

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