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UK police ‘regret’ arrests of anti-monarchists

Protesters wave signs as a coach carrying Prince William and his family passes through London during the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday.

LONDON: British police expressed regret over the arrests of the leader of anti-monarchist group Republic and five others at the coronation of King Charles, following criticism that the security response was heavy-handed.

London’s Met Police said they regretted that six of those arrested at the event were prevented from protesting during the coronation on Saturday. They have had their bail cancelled and no further action will be taken, the police statement added.

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