The chief of police in London defended the officers who arrested British comedian Graham Linehan for posts on social media relating to transgender people, but called on the government to adjust the enforcement of speech laws so authorities are no longer "policing toxic culture wars debates."

Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police commissioner, offered his perspective on Wednesday regarding the Irish comedian's high-profile arrest, which has drawn criticism from both sides of the political spectrum in the United Kingdom.

“While the decision to investigate and ultimately arrest the man was made within existing legislation – which dictates that a threat to punch someone from a protected group could be an offense – I understand the concern caused by such incidents given differing persp

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