A probe into the actions of Essex Police has found that they 'acted reasonably' when they launched a hate crime investigation into a social media post by journalist Allison Pearson.
A review found that police acted reasonably when launching a hate crime investigation into a social media post by journalist Allison Pearson. The investigation stemmed from a post about the Hamas-Israel conflict, but was later dropped. The NPCC investigated Essex Police's actions after Pearson complained of feeling "bullied and threatened" when officers visited her home. The review concluded the officers acted appropriately and proportionately, and the investigating officer was polite and calm.
