No more investigations into 'non-crime hate incidents' after Linehan case, Met Police says
- On September 1, 2025, the Crown Prosecution Service announced no further action would be taken over Graham Linehan's arrest after reviewing the case.
- Graham Linehan, the 57-year-old Irish comedy writer, was investigated over three posts on X about transgender issues after returning from Arizona last month.
- Five armed police officers arrested Linehan at Heathrow Airport, London, escorted him to a private area, and he was taken to hospital for checks.
- The Metropolitan Police will stop investigating non-crime hate incidents but will still record them for intelligence, while the Free Speech Union plans to sue the Met for wrongful arrest.
- Calls have come for legal and guidance reviews as the arrest provoked backlash from Conservative politicians and J.K. Rowling, highlighting controversy over non-crime hate incident recording.
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Free speech wins? London police to stop investigating social media posts that aren’t crimes
LONDON, Oct 21 — London police said Monday they would stop investigating “non-crime hate incidents” after they were criticised for arresting a comedy writer over anti-transgender social media posts.London’s police commissioner Mark Rowley called for greater clarity on handling offensive social media posts after Graham Linehan – writer of “Father Ted” and the “IT Crowd” – was detained after landing at Heathrow Airport in September over three post…
Graham Linehan reveals plans to 'sue' Met Police after 'frightening' ordeal
Graham Linehan has spoken out after having charges against him dropped by the Metropolitan Police over a social media post.Speaking to GB News in an exclusive interview, the comedian branded the probe "absurd" and said the police force are "errand boys for trans activists".FULL STORY HERE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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