'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan wanted to 'destroy' anonymity of trans activist

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan arrives at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, London (Jonathan Brady / PA).

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan said he wanted to “destroy” the anonymity of an “abusive” trans activist, a court in England has heard.

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks.