Coronation Protests Lead to Arrests and Police Regret
TL;DR
The Metropolitan Police has expressed "regret" over the arrests of six anti-monarchy protesters on Coronation day. Republic chief executive Graham Smith, who was among the group, said he has now received a personal apology from police officers. He said he did not accept the apology and would take legal action after no charges were brought against him. The Met also confirmed it had used a controversial new law to detain the group.
Topics:worldpolitics#anti-monarchy-protesters#legal-action#lock-on-devices#met-police#politics#public-order-bill
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