Two Green Party candidates arrested over alleged antisemitic online posts
Two Green Party candidates standing in local elections in England have been arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred over alleged antisemitic posts online. The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation after concerns were reported on 21 April regarding the content. The Green Party has suspended one of the candidates and stated it would not comment further as the matter is now with police.
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Two Green Party candidates arrested over alleged antisemitic online posts7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKaty AustinPolitical correspondentBBCTwo Green Party candidates standing in the upcoming local elections in England have been arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred.The Metropolitan Police said the arrests followed an investigation launched after "concerns" were reported on 21 April about "antisemitic material that had been posted online".The Met said: "Police have arrested two women, aged 57 and 54, on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred online, an offence under section 19 of the Public Order Act 1986. They remain in police custody."A Green Party spokesperson said: "This now a police matter.
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