Controversy Surrounds Coronation Arrests and Police Response in London

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A royal superfan, Alice Chambers, was arrested and detained for 13 hours during the King's coronation after being mistaken for a Just Stop Oil protester. Despite repeatedly telling police she was not part of the group, she was charged with conspiracy to commit public nuisance. Chambers has made a complaint to the force and the police watchdog, calling for better processes and training to prevent innocent people from being locked up for that long. The police faced backlash over the arrests and treatment of various protesters during the Coronation celebrations.
- Royal superfan tells of her shock when she was arrested at the Coronation Daily Mail
- London police chief rejects complaints of heavy-handed response to coronation protesters Yahoo News
- Met Police in dispute with council over Coronation arrests BBC
- Coronation Arrests Supported by British People, Survey Finds Newsweek
- Met's actions during coronation prevented 'much more serious questions' – Rowley The Independent
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