"The Metropolitan Police said the arrests followed an investigation launched after 'concerns' were reported on 21 April about 'antisemitic material that had been posted online'."
"Police have arrested two women, aged 57 and 54, on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred online, an offence under section 19 of the Public Order Act 1986."
"One of the candidates has been suspended from the party, the BBC understands."
"Green deputy leader Rachel Millward stated that the alleged comments by the candidates were 'abhorrent' and they were 'going through disciplinary process'."
Two Green Party candidates in England were arrested by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred. This follows an investigation into antisemitic material posted online, initiated after concerns were raised on April 21. The candidates, aged 57 and 54, are currently in police custody. One candidate has been suspended from the party. The Green Party has stated that the matter is now in police hands and will not comment further at this time.
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