Graham Linehan says he faces ‘no further action’ after arrest over trans posts

The arrest sparked criticism, with Harry Potter author JK Rowling among those who reacted angrily.

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan said he will face no further action after his arrest at Heathrow Airport (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has said he will face “no further action” after being arrested at Heathrow Airport last month on suspicion of inciting violence.

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer was arrested by the Metropolitan Police after flying in from Arizona over three posts he had made on X about transgender issues.