Graham Linehan Cleared as Heathrow Airport Arrest Investigation Concludes

Graham Linehan has been cleared following an investigation into his arrest at Heathrow Airport. The incident occurred on September 1, when the Metropolitan Police detained a man in his 50s for allegedly making threatening statements online.

Details of the Arrest

After his arrest, Linehan’s health raised concerns among officials, leading to his transfer to a hospital. Fortunately, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that his condition was not life-threatening or life-changing. He was later granted bail while the investigation continued.

Context of the Arrest

The investigation was centered around three posts Linehan made on X (formerly Twitter) back in April. These posts expressed his views on transgender issues and sparked significant controversy.

• The first post from his X feed suggested that a “trans-identified male” in a female-only space was committing a violent act. Linehan encouraged individuals to react aggressively in such situations.
• His second post included an aerial photograph of a protest, which he described with an evocative phrase.
• The third post contained strong language, expressing his dislike for a specific group, which he referred to as misogynists and homophobes.

Linehan’s Defense

In a subsequent Substack article, Linehan clarified his comments, stating that his tweet about violence was meant to be humorous. He emphasized the context of the remarks, suggesting that they related to physical differences between genders rather than a literal call to violence.

As the investigation concludes, the events surrounding Graham Linehan’s arrest have sparked discussions about online speech and the implications of expressing controversial opinions in public forums.