'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan arrested on suspicion of inciting violence online

'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan arrested on suspicion of inciting violence online

Graham Linehan said he was taken to a cell and then questioned over the X posts that had been published in April. Picture: Kirsty O’Connor/PA

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been arrested at Heathrow Airport, England, on suspicion of inciting violence, according to Britain's Metropolitan Police.

The 57-year-old said he was detained by five armed officers after flying in from Arizona, USA, and told he was under arrest over the social media entries.

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