Undoubtedly a stupid tweet and a stupid comment, but inciting racial hatred? Really?

I plan to confront the owners of Twitter and ask them to explain it, obviously.

I think its being conveniently reported as 'racial hatred', when the actual legal bill is the 'racial and religious hatred' act. It certainly fits that element of the legal definition.

Whether they can actually get a conviction due to proving intention, is another matter (which likely would be related to other statements). But I don't necessarily think the police are unfounded in arresting him.

"One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug"
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I think it's also a non story as he most likely didn't go up to anyone but just pretended to on Twitter. Not sure if this makes him better or worse though.

I do like the responses to his Tweet though.

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses.

Initially saw it posted by a Millwall mate with the added dig that he was one of ours.

The guy rephrased and said 'confronted' was a strong word. Of course it was nothing to do with the woman but why was he arrested for what was ultimately asking a Muslim about the attacks?

I think I started a 'Twitter abuse' thread on here which catalogued arrests which seem to be for this new crime which often requires far less of a abuse element than any you might see committed in the street or away from social media.

So any random Muslim should have knowledge and explain the reason for the attacks by IS?

I'm sorry but that is Kinda racist in a way

Then starts singing rule Britannia and no more Muslim Migration

Grow up !! an embarrassment of a Palace fan

Edited by Pussay Patrol (24 Mar 2016 12.43pm)

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Sorry to be a pedant, but you can't be racist against a religion.

As I said, the bloke is clearly a bit of a tool, but I'd love to see how many 'real' crimes were not investigated while they were sending plod round to a fantasist to arrest him for giving it the biggun on social media.