DEVELOPING: Graham Linehan Faces Harassment Allegations in Court

Breaking News: Graham Linehan Faces Harassment Allegations in Court Graham Linehan, the Irish comedy writer behind Father Ted and The IT Crowd, is on trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London for alleged harassment and criminal damage against a transgender woman. He has pleaded not guilty to both charges. The trial comes just days after Linehan's arrest at Heathrow Airport over messages he posted about trans people on social media platform X. He was met by five armed officers and arrested on suspicion of inciting violence, with his bail pending further investigation. Linehan has been a vocal critic of transgender rights in recent months, sparking controversy and debate among public figures and politicians. His arrest at Heathrow Airport sparked calls for a review of online speech laws from the Met Police chief. The trial is ongoing, with Linehan's supporter holding signs outside the court reading "There's no such thing as a 'transgender child'" and "Keep men out of women's sports". This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*