Trans activist who accused Graham Linehan of harassment arrested

A transgender activist who accused Father Ted co-writer Graham Linehan of harassment has been arrested outside court over a separate case. Former police officer Lynsay Watson was detained by officers near Manchester Civil Justice Centre, with pictures of the appearance outside court widely shared online. Former PC Watson was sacked by Leicestershire Police for gross misconduct in 2023 after allegedly harassing a free speech campaigner and critic of gender ideology.