Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said ministers need to "look at" laws concerning online speech, following the arrest of comedian Graham Linehan. The health secretary said such laws had put "more expectation on police" and "diluted the focus and priorities of the public", adding "that's obviously something we need to look at".

The government needs to look at whether police are getting the balance right, Wes Streeting has said after the arrest of the co-writer of Father Ted over posts on social media.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has indicated that legislative changes may be necessary following the detention of television writer Graham Linehan, stating that police should prioritise "policing the streets,