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Police in UK Arrest Man Over Photo Posted to Twitter

Of a burning poppy

Reason Staff | 11.13.2012 9:32 AM

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Kent Police said in a statement that the man, from Aylesham, was detained last night on suspicion of making malicious telecommunications and that he was in custody awaiting interview.

The force does not say whether the arrested man actually burned the poppy, or just posted the photo online.

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