Police assessing gary lineker social media post

Police are assessing complaints about a social media post by Leicester-born presenter Gary Lineker featuring a rat image. The Metropolitan Police said they have received multiple reports

regarding the controversial post about Zionism which has since been deleted. A Met Police spokesperson told the Press Association: "We have received a number of reports from members of

the public relating to a post published on social media on Monday, May 12. The reports will be assessed to determine what further action might be required. There is currently no police

investigation into this matter." In a video on Instagram, Mr Lineker addressed the controversial post which Downing Street branded "completely unacceptable". He said: "I

would like once again to say I'm sorry, unreservedly, for the hurt and upset caused, it was a genuine mistake and oversight, but I should have been more diligent, I know that."

READ MORE: Leicester MP tables motion in Parliament to honour Gary Lineker Mr Lineker, 64, will leave his BBC presenting role after this weekend's Match Of The Day following the

incident. The football pundit has issued an "unreserved apology" for the post he shared on social media earlier this week. The former England striker will no longer front the

corporation's coverage of the 2026 World Cup or next season's FA Cup. Mr Lineker has headed Match Of The Day since 1999 and had previously announced plans to leave the programme at

the end of this season. The Prime Minister's official spokesman acknowledged Lineker's contribution to the BBC but emphasised the importance of upholding standards.

"Specifically in relation to the social media post by Gary Lineker, that was clearly completely unacceptable and it's right that he's apologised," the spokesman stated.

In his apology video, Mr Lineker said that Sunday will be his final show, adding it was "best for all concerned that I step down from BBC presenting duties altogether and not do next

season's FA Cup or World Cup." The BBC 's highest-paid presenter had already planned to step down from regular Match Of The Day duties. YOU CAN READ MORE STORIES ABOUT GARY

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