Allison Pearson Faces Investigation Over Deleted Social Media Post

The journalist's remarks are under scrutiny for potentially inciting racial hatred, raising questions about free speech and police action.

Allison Pearson, a columnist for The Daily Telegraph, is being investigated by Essex Police for allegedly inciting racial hatred through a post on X.
The post misidentified individuals at a Manchester protest as 'Jew haters,' which Pearson later deleted, claiming it was not intended to incite racial hatred.
The investigation highlights the balance between free speech and the prevention of hate speech, with the Public Order Act 1986 being central to the case.
Critics argue that police action against Pearson may chill press freedom, as journalists fear repercussions for expressing strong opinions.
The incident has sparked debate over the role of police in managing online speech and the potential overreach in prosecuting non-crime hate incidents.