Overview

• The week-long employment tribunal concluded Friday with no decision, and the written judgment is expected in the coming weeks.
• John Linden is claiming unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments after being sacked for misconduct.
• The case stems from a June 14, 2023 incident at Hardings Pit in King's Lynn, where video filmed by Jimmy Evans appears to show a phone taken and thrown, and the fire service later provided a replacement.
• Linden told the panel he deflected a swinging arm in a split second and that PTSD from childhood abuse and traumatic call-outs heightened his response, while also alleging contractual breaches by the service.
• Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service’s barrister argued the conduct was not driven by PTSD and that the footage undermines Linden’s account, as Evans, who was about 100 metres from the fire, says he only wanted an apology and is not giving evidence.