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Mass hysteria at Heathrow airport – how social contagion works

Update: Since we published this story yesterday, the Metropolitan Police has reported that a CS canister has been found at Heathrow T4. The supposition by the Metropolitan Police that it was a case of mass hysteria appears to have been inaccurate.

The Conversation

Confusion remains over ‘potential hazardous materials incident’ at Heathrow

The check-in area inside Terminal 4 was evacuated on Monday night.

Evening Standard

Heathrow Terminal 4 – what led to the evacuation of part of the UK’s busiest airport?

The Metropolitan Police now reports that a CS spray canister was discovered at the scene

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Graham Linehan says he doesn’t regret posts about trans people after Heathrow arrest

The Father Ted creator ‘will likely not return’ to the UK, claiming country is ‘culturally a desert’

The Independent UK

Heathrow Airport Reopened: What Symptoms Triggered Mass Hysteria Event That Led to Terminal 4 Closure?

Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 was temporarily shut down after passengers reported sudden symptoms. Here's what caused the mass hysteria and why operations have now resumed.

International Business Times UK

Heathrow T4 reopens after police find no adverse substance

Heathrow Terminal 4 declared safe to reopen hours after reports of hazardous substance prompted evacuation

The Guardian - UK

21 injured after Heathrow airport terminal evacuation but ‘no trace’ of adverse substance found

An investigation continues into the cause of the incident

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‘No trace’ of adverse substance found after Heathrow Airport is evacuated

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The Independent UK

Heathrow: 20 people reported injury but ‘no trace’ of adverse substance found

Terminal 4 check-in was evacuated as precaution on Monday evening while emergency services responded to a ‘potential hazardous material incident’.

Evening Standard

21 injured after Heathrow terminal evacuation but ‘no trace’ of adverse substance found

One person was hospitalised but no trace of any hazardous substance was found after officers conducted a thorough search of the area

The Independent UK

Heathrow terminal evacuated as emergency services respond to incident

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The Independent UK

Met chief to propose laws preventing officers from policing tweets ‘within weeks’

The plans follow controversy over the arrest of comedy writer Graham Linehan at Heathrow Airport last week after he tweeted a threat directed at a transgender woman

The Independent UK

London Underground strike: how to reach key rail stations and airports serving the capital

The Tube network is closed until 8am on Friday 12 September, disrupting travel for millions

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan releases audio recording of Heathrow Airport arrest

GRAHAM Linehan has released an audio recording of his arrest at Heathrow Airport ...

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Who Is Graham Linehan? Quick Facts About The Comedian Arrested Over Tweets About Transgender Issues—Age, Career, Family

'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan, 57, was arrested at Heathrow over tweets on transgender issues. Here's his age, career, and family background.

The Guardian - UK

Met police chief calls for review of law after Graham Linehan arrest

Rowley says officers should not be ‘policing toxic culture wars debates’ and are in an impossible position

Evening Standard

Met chief blames Government for Graham Linehan arrest furore: ‘We shouldn’t be policing toxic culture wars debates’

Sir Mark Rowley says officers should not be ‘policing toxic culture wars debates’ - and calls for a change in the law

The Independent UK

Streeting says officers should ‘police streets not tweets’ after Graham Linehan arrest

Father Ted creator claimed he was arrested ‘like a terrorist’ at Heathrow Airport on Monday

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Evening Standard

Graham Linehan arrest storm: Government may need to 'sort out' police priorities, says minister

The Father Ted creator was arrested by armed police at Heathrow Airport over three tweets about trans issues

International Business Times UK

What Did Irish Comedy Writer Graham Linehan Say on Twitter? Heathrow Detention Over Controversial Tweets Explained

Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow over controversial tweets. Here's what is known about the posts, the detention, and the free speech debate.

The Guardian - UK

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan arrested over posts on transgender issues

Comedy writer intercepted by five armed officers at Heathrow after flying in from Arizona

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan claims he was arrested at Heathrow Airport for posts about trans people

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a man in his fifties was arrested at Heathrow airport on Monday

Evening Standard

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan to sue Met over arrest for ‘anti-trans posts’ — as Starmer tells police to focus on ‘serious crimes’

JK Rowling and Elon Musk among high-profile critics of arrest of Irish comedian, 57, by armed officers after stepping off flight at Heathrow

Evening Standard

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan ‘arrested over X posts on trans issues’

Linehan, 57, said he was stopped by police at Heathrow Airport over entries posted on X in April.

The Independent UK

£25bn Heathrow expansion plan could mirror ‘world’s best airport’ in Singapore

Surinder Arora’s Heathrow expansion plan is working with Changi to ensure the best passenger experience in the world’

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