The comedy writer was involved in a heated confrontation with Sophia Brooks outside a conference For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Graham Linehan , the co-creator of Father Ted , has accused police of bias towards trans-