"The Metropolitan Police has dropped a probe into Father Ted creator Graham Linehan after he was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence in relation to his posts on X. Mr Linehan was arrested by five officers on 1 September after arriving on a flight from the US. The arrest sparked a backlash from some public figures and politicians, and prompted a fierce debate about policing and free speech."
"I am writing to inform you that following a review of the evidence by the Crown Prosecution Service, it has been determined that no further action will be taken in this matter. "This decision means that no charges will be brought against Graham Linehan in relation to this allegation. Please note that this decision may be reconsidered if further evidence or information comes to light.""
Metropolitan Police dropped a probe into Graham Linehan after a Crown Prosecution Service review determined no further action should be taken. A detective informed Linehan's lawyers that no charges would be brought, while noting the decision could be reconsidered if new evidence emerged. A Met spokesperson said the force would no longer investigate non-crime hate incidents. Westminster Magistrates Court ordered all bail conditions dropped after Free Speech Union lawyers applied; District Judge Snow ruled the conditions too vague and ordered them immediately lifted. Linehan and the Free Speech Union vowed to sue the Metropolitan Police for wrongful arrest and interference with free speech.
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