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UK police ‘regret’ coronation day protests amid rights concerns

A protester holds up a placard reading 'Not My King' in Trafalgar Square, close to where King Charles III and Camilla, queen consort, were crowned at Westminster Abbey in central London [File: Sebastien Bozon/AP Photo]

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

London’s Met Police said they were sorry 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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