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According to the cited Telegraph article, he was arrested for causing "harassment, alarm or distress" to a passer-by, who complained to a nearby police officer.
by andyjohnson0 13y ago
According to the cited Telegraph article, he was arrested for causing "harassment, alarm or distress" to a passer-by, who complained to a nearby police officer. He wasn't arrested for simply stating an opinion.
- Zigurd 13y agoWas that "passer-by" ever identified?
- hahainternet 13y agoWhy would they be? You have a right to privately report something to a police officer.
- Zigurd 13y agoWhy wouldn't you be able to subpoena a witness?
- hahainternet 13y agoPretty sure it was a statutory offence to start with, there would be no real trial and I think the Police Officer would be the witness in this case. You can't expect to interrogate anyone who complains about you, that just exacerbates the situation.