Reform slams ‘two-tier’ policing as Zack Polanksi faces no action from cops after sharing Nigel guillotine T-shirt pic

COPS ruled no action will be taken against Green Party leader Zack Polanski over an Instagram post showing an activist wearing a T-shirt calling for Nigel Farage’s decapitation. Polanski shared the controversial post showing a man wearing a black T-shirt featuring a guillotine and the words: “We’re only making plans for Nigel”, on his social media platforms before it was deleted. Nigel Farage reported Zack Polanski to the police Credit: Alamy Polanski shared a picture of this man wearing this T-shirt calling for the Reform leader’s decapitation Credit: INSTAGRAM/UNPIXS But the Met Police said its review found the threshold for criminal action over the image being shared online had not been met. But officers have decided a crime should be recorded over the wearing of the T-shirt itself. Sign up for the Politics newsletter Thank you! The force then passed thier investigation to Avon and Somerset Police because the event it was worn took place in Bristol. Though the force has now confirmed they will not investigate the picture of a man wearing a shirt appearing to call for Nigel Farage to be decapitated. Farage reported Green Party leader Zack Polanski over the post Credit: PA It comes after Ann Widdecombe’s death earlier this month Credit: AFP Reform UK leader Mr Farage had reported the post to cops on Monday accusing Mr Polanski of incitement to murder. But after reviewing the case, the Met concluded it was unlikely the sharing of the image online amounted to a criminal offence. A Reform UK spokesman criticised the Met’s decision to take no further action against Zack Polanski. The spokesman said: “Once again we see that we are living in two-tier Britain.” Most read in The Sun The Green Party hit back and defended there party leader claiming Reform UK used the police case “as a political football”. They added it was “obvious” Zack Polanski had not committed a crime. A spokesperson said: “The police have examined the evidence and concluded that no crime was committed. The spokesperson added that “this was obvious from the start”. They claimed Reform UK was “always using this as a political football for their own cynical purposes to distract from questions” about how Nigel Farage’s party is funded. Officers said they considered possible telecommunications, public order and incitement offences before reaching that decision. They also noted the image was the 18th picture in a 20-image post. The force said Mr Polanski had publicly stated he had not seen the specific image before accepting an invitation to collaborate on the post. Police added the image was removed from his account after it was brought to his attention. The Met also revealed the post had since been shared by around 130 other accounts, as well as many more times across other social media platforms. They concluded such an inquiry would have been disproportionate because it was unlikely any criminal offence had been committed. The Met said: “Accordingly, no further action will be taken in relation to the sharing of the image online. “We have, however, determined that a crime should be recorded in relation to the wearing of the t-shirt.” A Met Police spokesman said: “We absolutely understand the reaction to this image being shared online, particularly in the context of increasing threats towards politicians. “We take the safety and security of those in public life, including politicians, very seriously. “Where we identify threats we take appropriate action and where there is evidence of offences we will investigate. “While there will be people who will argue that those who shared the image in this Instagram post should be subject to criminal action, our review has concluded that on this occasion, the threshold is not met. “We have spoken with those impacted to explain that decision making and to provide reassurance around our ongoing commitment to their security and the additional support available.” An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We have carefully considered the available evidence in relation to a photograph taken at a political event in Bristol and subsequently shared on social media as part of a gallery of 20 images. “Particular consideration has been given to the context around the image; its use of song lyrics, and the marketing of the t-shirt as a satirical piece. “No complaints were received from people at the event at which it was worn and there is no evidence the wearer of the t-shirt intended to threaten any individual, or encourage anyone else to do so. “As a result, a senior detective has determined that the threshold for a criminal offence has not been met and no further action will be taken. “The safety of elected politicians is something we take extremely seriously and we continue to take action wherever a threat is identified. “The affected parties have been updated of our decision.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. 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