My arrest was political - BNP leader

The leader of the British National Party tonight claimed his arrest by police investigating racism in the organisation was politically motivated.

My arrest was political - BNP leader
Tue, 14 Dec, 2004 - 19:23

The leader of the British National Party tonight claimed his arrest by police investigating racism in the organisation was politically motivated.

Nick Griffin, 45, was arrested at his home in mid-Wales this morning by West Yorkshire Police on suspicion of incitement to commit racial hatred.

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