Rowley says officers should not be ‘policing toxic culture wars debates’ and are in an impossible position

Comedy writer alleges he was detained ‘like a terrorist and locked in a cell like a criminal’

The Irish comedy writer, whose successful career was derailed by his 'anti-trans' views, says he was treated like a 'terrorist' before being quizzed by police over 'three tweets'…

Police were accused of a 'totalitarian' clampdown on free speech after Father Ted writer Graham Linehan was arrested by armed officers over online comments about transgender…

Fury erupted at the Metropolitan Police 's treatment of the Father Ted creator, who told how he was dealt with 'like a terrorist', held in a cell and then had to be rushed to…

Father Ted writer tells police ‘don’t cuff me for standing up for women’s rights’ after being detained by five officers

Sir Mark Rowley says forces in ‘impossible position’ after arrest of Graham Linehan over gender-critical tweet

Rowley says officers should not be ‘policing toxic culture wars debates’ and are in an impossible position

Both Sir Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting have re-emphasised that police should prioritise street crime following backlash over Graham Linehan’s arrest

The head of the Metropolitan Police has blamed politicians for putting his officers in an 'impossible position' over online speech.