UK cops arrest ham for 'incitement to racial hatred' on 20m

North West Surrey Police took swift action to pull the plug on an amateur radio broadcast from Addlestone in Surrey, which put out on-air comments which were considered likely to incite religious and racial hatred.

The 67-year-old broadcaster was arrested on Tuesday, July 26, within hours of a listener making a complaint to police.

The radio ham’s broadcast equipment has been seized for examination. The local radio enthusiast has been interviewed by officers at Woking Police Station and has been bailed until 9th September 2005 pending further investigation.

Temporary Chief Inspector Roger Nield said: “Surrey Police has always treated any form of hate crime as a serious offence. In the aftermath of the London bombings, we continue to closely monitor crimes based on religious and race hatred. We will continue to protect the rights of members of all faiths and communities to pursue their way of life as they wish, free of the fear of intimidation.

“I am proud of my officers who acted quickly in response to this report and hope it demonstrates to the public we will not tolerate any form of hate or discrimination. I would encourage any resident who becomes aware of any further incidents to contact the police immediately.”

Source: Surrey Police

Editor's Note: It is believed that the amateur in question was in a QSO on
20m with another radio amateur in VK

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