20-year-old Montgomery Toms was arrested on Saturday during the London Pride march after displaying a placard that read “[Pride Flag emoji] = Mental Illness.”
Toms said he attended the event to present what he described as a “counter perspective,” claiming that the transgender pride flag represents child mutilation, indoctrination, mental illness, and a psychological operation promoting the idea of multiple genders.
According to a statement he later posted on social media, Toms was detained by Metropolitan Police for 10 hours and released on pre-charge bail. He has also been banned from entering Westminster City. Toms criticised the police, alleging they no longer uphold their oath of impartiality, and warned that freedom of speech in the United Kingdom is “hanging by a thread.”
The Metropolitan Police have not publicly commented on the incident or any potential charges. Toms stated he plans to release a full statement outlining further actions and said he refuses to remain silent, calling the situation “beyond unacceptable.” The case has reignited public debate about the limits of free speech and the policing of controversial opinions in public demonstrations.
🚨 I WAS ARRESTED FOR WEARING A PLACARD THAT SAID “🏳️⚧️ = MENTAL ILLNESS”
(MORE FOOTAGE EXPOSING @metpoliceuk)
Context: On Saturday, I attended the Pride march to offer a counter perspective. The trans flag, in my view, represents child mutilation, indoctrination, mental illness… pic.twitter.com/qMXxLp18QO
— Montgomery Toms (@MontgomeryToms) July 6, 2025
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