Graham Linehan police row takes new twist as Met Police ordered to re-open probe into handling of free speech case

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Graham Linehan police row takes new twist as Met Police ordered to re-open probe into handling of free speech case

The Metropolitan Police has been ordered to reinvestigate a complaint made by Father Ted creator Graham Linehan, following his arrest at Heathrow Airport in 2025. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has concluded that the Met's own review of the handling of Mr Linehan's case "did not go far enough", describing its findings as "not reasonable and proportionate". Mr Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airpo…