Graham Linehan, creator of the popular sitcom 'Father Ted,' was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence related to posts he made on social media platform X concerning transgender issues.
The 57-year-old was detained by armed officers and taken into police custody.
Following concerns over his health, he was hospitalized briefly and later released on bail pending further investigation.
The arrest has drawn significant criticism from conservative MPs and public figures including author J.K.
Rowling, who condemned the action as 'totalitarianism' and an infringement on free speech.
Shadow cabinet members accused police of wasting resources on trivial matters while real crimes go under-addressed.
The police stated the arrest related to specific posts, including one suggesting violent responses to trans-identified males in female-only spaces.
Despite acknowledging the arrest as an operational matter, government spokespeople stressed their priorities remain focused on serious violence and crime reduction.
The case has sparked widespread debate on the limits of free expression, the policing of hate speech, and societal tensions around transgender issues in the UK.
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