Sudden arrest due to an online comment... The story that shocked Britain!
April 4, 2025167 VisitasTiempo de lectura: 2 minutos
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In an incident that sparked widespread controversy in Britain, a couple found themselves under arrest and detention for 11 hours simply because they publicly questioned the hiring procedures at their daughter's school. The story began when the father inquired about the reason for not opening the application process for the position of headteacher at "Cowthie Field" primary school in Budehaven, after the previous headteacher retired six months prior. However, the school administration ignored his inquiries, prompting him to raise them on social media, later joined by his wife in the discussion. The situation did not go smoothly, as the school deemed their posts to be inciteful, issuing a public warning to parents to maintain the stability of the school environment. The escalation did not stop there, as the couple was banned from entering the school, depriving them of attending parent meetings and even their daughter's Christmas event. Over time, tensions escalated between the family and the school, especially since the child suffers from epilepsy and requires special care, necessitating ongoing communication with the administration. In December, the family received an official warning from the police not to communicate with the school, which recommended transferring the child to another educational institution, which indeed happened in January. However, the matter did not end there. On February 29, the family was shocked by a violent knock on their door, as a police force of six officers stormed their home and arrested the parents on charges of "harassment and malicious communication," based on a report from the school. What was most shocking is that the arrest took place in front of their three-year-old daughter, who was left in a state of terror. The investigation into the case lasted for five weeks, before the police announced dropping the charges, confirming that the evidence was insufficient to proceed with legal action. While the school administration justified its stance by stating that they received "a large number of disturbing messages and posts," the incident sparked a wave of anger, with many seeing it as a violation of freedom of expression and raising questions about how educational institutions deal with parents.