Man in UK Arrested for Posing with Gun from US

Jon Richelieu-Booth, a Yorkshire man, was arrested after posting a holiday photo on LinkedIn featuring himself holding a legally owned gun in Florida. Despite asserting that the firearm was held lawfully on private land, police investigated following a complaint, leading to his arrest and a public order charge. The allegations of stalking and illegal possession were later dropped due to insufficient evidence, and he expressed distress over the ordeal. West Yorkshire Police stated the case was based on perceived threats from social media posts.

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