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The Metropolitan Police confirmed a man in his 50s was arrested at 1pm and taken to hospital after officers became concerned for his health, with his condition described as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.</span

The Metropolitan Police confirmed a man in his 50s was arrested at 1pm and taken to hospital after officers became concerned for his health, with his condition described as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.

Linehan was questioned about three X posts from April, including one stating that trans-identified males in female-only spaces are committing violent acts and suggesting to punch them in the balls if necessary.</span

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Linehan was questioned about three X posts from April, including one stating that trans-identified males in female-only spaces are committing violent acts and suggesting to punch them in the balls if necessary.

The comedy writer's blood pressure reached over 200mmHg during questioning, which he described as stroke territory, leading to his hospitalization and eight hours of observation before being released on bail.</span

The comedy writer's blood pressure reached over 200mmHg during questioning, which he described as stroke territory, leading to his hospitalization and eight hours of observation before being released on bail.

Linehan's bail condition prohibits him from using Twitter/X, and he faces a separate court appearance on Thursday for allegedly harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks and damaging her mobile phone.</span

Linehan's bail condition prohibits him from using Twitter/X, and he faces a separate court appearance on Thursday for allegedly harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks and damaging her mobile phone.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman declined to comment on the arrest but emphasized that police priorities should focus on antisocial behavior, shoplifting, street crime, knife crime and violence against women.</span

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman declined to comment on the arrest but emphasized that police priorities should focus on antisocial behavior, shoplifting, street crime, knife crime and violence against women.

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'Father Ted' writer Graham Linehan arrested in UK over anti-Trans social media posts

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Police properly investigated posts that explicitly encouraged violence against transgender individuals, including direct calls to "punch" people. The arrest followed standard procedures for incitement charges, with officers showing appropriate concern for the suspect's health during custody.

Police properly investigated posts that explicitly encouraged violence against transgender individuals, including direct calls to "punch" people. The arrest followed standard procedures for incitement charges, with officers showing appropriate concern for the suspect's health during custody.

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