A man in Chiswick, west London, says police officers questioned him after he criticised his local Green Party councillor over an outdoor drinking ban. According to the account provided in reporting, Alastair Hilton was having a drink with a friend on Thursday night when uniformed officers approached him outside and took him aside to discuss his social media posts. The report describes officers grilling him about what he had written online and raises concerns from Hilton about the way the interaction was handled, including claims that officers threatened to arrest him. The incident has prompted debate over whether police engagement was appropriate and whether the exchange amounted to intimidation. The reporting focuses on Hilton’s account and the dispute that followed his criticism of the councillor and the outdoor drinking restrictions. It is not clear from the provided text what specific offence police believed he may have committed, whether formal action was taken, or whether any charges are filed. The report frames the issue as a “police state” dispute, reflecting the complainant’s characterization rather than providing additional details from police or the councillor.