Graham Linehan police row takes new twist as Met Police ordered to re-open probe into handling of free speech case

The Metropolitan Police has been ordered to reinvestigate a complaint made by Father Ted creator Graham Linehan, following his arrest at Heathrow Airport in 2025.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has concluded that the Met's own review of the handling of Mr Linehan's case "did not go far enough", describing its findings as "not reasonable and proportionate".Mr Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airport in September 2025 over gender-critical social media posts.He then filed a complaint with the IOPC about the arrest, which argued it was both unlawful and an abuse of his rights to freedom of expression under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The social media...

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