Passions are running hot over little Alfie. It may be that some critics have crossed the line by threatening the hospital’s staff.

But, British cops being British cops, it may also be that someone tweeted a picture of a middle finger and now They Must Pay.

If the cops are just bored and looking for something to do, I know of a two-year-old whose life is in grave danger.

We've issued a statement this evening to make people aware that social media posts which are being posted in relation to Alder Hey and the Alfie Evans situation are being monitored and may be acted upon. Read the full statement here: https://t.co/epopt5bhmY

— Merseyside Police (@MerseyPolice) April 25, 2018

Mark Hemingway paraphrases: “Not only are we going to kill this child, we’re going to throw you in jail for complaining about it.”

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