Met says Sarah Helm’s post does not warrant criminal investigation

Summary

The Metropolitan Police said Saturday that Sarah Helm’s post backing Palestine Action did not meet the criminal threshold and that it would take no further action. Middle East Eye earlier reported that pro-Israel groups had urged police to investigate Helm, while Green Party leader Zack Polanski praised her comments.

Timeline

1. Middle East Eye

   17 Oct 2026, 10:20 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that pro-Israel groups urged police to investigate Sarah Helm over her post supporting Palestine Action, while Zack Polanski praised her for speaking out.

2. Middle East Eye

   17 Oct 2026, 18:24 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that the Metropolitan Police reviewed Helm’s post and said it did not meet the criminal threshold, so no further police action would be taken.