Graham Linehan gets £25,000 compensation and an apology from Met police after arrest

The Metropolitan Police have apologized and paid £25,000 in compensation to Graham Linehan following his arrest for gender-critical social media posts. The incident has led the force to change its policy regarding the investigation of non-crime hate incidents.
A police spokesperson said: ‘We recognise the considerable distress caused to Mr Linehan.’ A police spokesperson said: ‘We recognise the considerable distress caused to Mr Linehan.’ Graham Linehan Graham Linehan gets £25,000 compensation and an apology from Met police after arrest Father Ted co-creator detained by armed officers at Heathrow airport last year over gender-critical posts on X
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