Graham Linehan thanks Free Speech Union after police apology over arrest

The Irish comedy writer was arrested by the Met Police at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence over three posts he had made on X

Graham Linehan speaking after he had his conviction for damaging the mobile phone of transgender activist Sophia Brooks overturned following an appeal hearing on May 1. Picture: Madhuri Karia.

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has thanked the Free Speech Union for their support after the Metropolitan Police reportedly apologised for “shortcomings” over his arrest for social media posts about transgender issues.

According to The Daily Telegraph, a report from the force’s directorate of professional standards said the “service provided was not acceptable”.