Police apologise for arresting ex-special constable over Palestine social media post

Police apologise for arresting ex-special constable over Palestine social media post

Kent Police said they have expunged the 71-year-old’s record following the incident

'It's burglary!' Kent Police spark outrage after 'un-British' raid on pensioner over social media post: 'Entirely unlawful'

Kent Police has been branded "un-British" after arresting a pensioner in a non-crime hate incident, entering the man's home and examining his belongings.Retired special constable Julian Foulkes was arrested and detained over a social media post, warning about the threat of anti-Semitism in Britain.After the arrest, officers examined the 71-year-old's collection of books by authors like Douglas Murray, along with copies of the The Spectator, refe…

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A retired special constable was left in shock after being arrested by six officers following an innocuous social media post in November 2023.

Kent Police apologise for former officer’s arrest over social media post

Kent Police have apologised after arresting a retired special constable who challenged a supporter of pro-Palestinian marches on social media.The Sunday Telegraph reported Julian Foulkes was handcuffed and detained in November 2023, with body-worn camera footage capturing officers scrutinising a collection of books at his home.While he initially accepted an unconditional caution, a Kent Police statement said a "review of the case by the force co…