Police question Muslim boy, 10, for saying he lived in 'terrorist' house when he meant 'terraced'

[barryqwalsh]

Police called at his home in Accrington, Lancashire, the following day and examined the family laptop, according to the BBC

Teachers have been obliged to report any suspicious activity ever since the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act became law last year.

The boy's family said they were shocked by their treatment last month and want apologies form the school and police.

Police question Muslim boy, 10, for saying he lived in 'terrorist' house when he meant 'terraced'

 

[Compost]

Had the kid been taught better command of the English language this could have been avoided.

 

[mdk]

Grammar Police are watching you! lol

 

[aaronleland]

Others took to satire to ridicule the police decision to visit the family.

When the bin was full mum would say: 'The Bin's Laden with rubbish'​

I hate British people.​

 

[barryqwalsh]

Police called at his home in Accrington, Lancashire, the following day and examined the family laptop, according to the BBC

Teachers have been obliged to report any suspicious activity ever since the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act became law last year.

The boy's family said they were shocked by their treatment last month and want apologies form the school and police.

Police question Muslim boy, 10, for saying he lived in 'terrorist' house when he meant 'terraced'

If a school reports an incident to the police, they have no choice but to investigate it.

 

[waltky]

Mebbe dey's terrorists...

... livin' on dem terraces.

 

[Godboy]

It was still probably a good idea to check them out anyway. They are muslims afterall.

 

[Likkmee]

Had the kid been taught better command of the English language this could have been avoided.

If he was Texan:" I live yonder in that thar turse hoos nekta church N Tobyes likker star.
Everyone understands that. Hell He could run fur prezdent. Never misunderestimate them Texins.