A British IT consultant was arrested after posting a photograph of himself holding a gun during a holiday in the United States, a case that later drew sharp criticism from Elon Musk . He said West Yorkshire Police later visited his home, advising him to be careful about what he posted online after concerns were raised about the image. Richelieu-Booth was held overnight before being interviewed.The firearms and stalking allegations were later dropped. His post referenced coverage of the arrest and contrasted the situation with legal protections in the United States. Musk’s response amplified debate around the policing of social media posts and the scope of public order laws in the UK.

Source: The Times December 01, 2025 08:03 UTC