'The arbitrary suspension of journalists is worrying' - Musk warned of EU sanctions over Twitter bans

It comes after Twitter overnight suspended the accounts of a series of journalists who have been writing about Mr Musk

The row has ensued after Elon Musk claimed that reporters had “doxxed” him. (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Officials in Brussels have warned Twitter owner Elon Musk the company could face sanctions “soon” after booting a series of journalists covering the billionaire off its platform.

European Commissioner Vera Jourova said that the suspensions were “worrying” and that EU law protects media freedom.