Lucy Connolly, the wife of a Conservative councillor in the UK, has been arrested after posting a shocking message online, urging people to "burn down" hotels housing asylum seekers. Her angry outburst came shortly after a tragic stabbing incident in Southport, which she linked to her anti-immigrant sentiments. Connolly has apologized, saying she acted out of intense emotion and misinformation. Despite her apology, her comments have led to widespread outrage and her arrest on charges of inciting racial hatred. Her husband, Tory councillor Raymond Connolly, has defended her, calling her actions a moment of misguided frustration.

Lucy Connolly, who is 41 and works as a childminder in Northampton, posted her hateful message on her X account (previously known as Twitter). She said: “Mass deportation now, set fire to all the f**** hotels full of the b***** for all I care, while you’re at it take the treacherous government and politicians with them.” She added that she was sickened b...