Journalist Richard Medhurst arrested at Heathrow Airport under terrorism act - eviltoast

Richard Medhurst a journalist YouTuber released a video saying he was “arrested” under terrorism act in Heathrow airport, escorted from the plane. He speak about his experience in length in a video on his YouTube channel at:

https://youtu.be/QYa-cb7MzIo?si=EbJ6TPD73VPkyOrg

    • small44@lemmy.worldEnglish
      611·
      3 months ago

      He is analysing hamas videos of attacking idf soldier. I don’t think it’s justify the arrest

      • Gsus4@mander.xyzEnglish
        16·
        3 months ago

        This is the “article”:

        British journalist Richard Medhurst said on social media platform X that he was arrested at London’s Heathrow Airport under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act. Medhurst said he was accused of “expressing an opinion or belief that is supported by the proscribed organisation”. He was released after being held for nearly 24 hours, but said he was severely mistreated by British officers. Medhurst said he felt targeted due to speaking out on the situation in Palestine.