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Metropolitan Police 'regrets' arresting six protesters from anti-monarchy group

THE Metropolitan Police has expressed “regret” over the arrests of six anti-monarchy protesters ahead of the King’s coronation after being…

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2023

Met Police ‘regrets’ arrests of six protesters ahead of King’s coronation - OLD

The force was threatened with legal action after deciding to bring no further action against the group.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

Anti-monarchy group threatens legal action over 'outrageous' coronation arrests

POLICE will be taking “no further action” against the anti-monarchy campaigners who were arrested on the day of the coronation, according to the…

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2023

Met police ‘regret’ arrest of anti-monarchy protesters at coronation

Head of Republic campaign group calls for inquiry into officers’ conduct after those arrested later released without charge

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023

'Just Tory clones': Labour slammed for stance on anti-protest legislation

THE Labour Party have been slammed after one of their senior MPs said the party would not repeal anti-protest legislation if they form a government.

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2023

Laws limiting protest must be repealed, campaigner says after coronation arrest

Republic chief executive Graham Smith dismissed suggestions that arrests were needed to limit disruption as ‘disgraceful’.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

Met Police bosses face grilling over 'worrying' Coronation protest clampdown

The head of the London Assembly's Police and Crime Committee said there are serious questions to answer after protesters were arrested, along with volunteers handing out rape alarms

Daily Mirror · May 8, 2023

Coronation policing: Metropolitan Police ‘regret’ arresting six people

The force was threatened with legal action after deciding to bring no further action against the group

Evening Standard · May 8, 2023

Anti-monarchy protesters consider suing Met Police after 52 arrests

‘There are no grounds or any cause for suspicion whatsoever,’ leader of Republic insists

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

'Big Lunch' follows big coronation day celebrating King Charles III

After the gilded spectacle of King Charles III's crowning in an ancient religious ceremony, coronation festivities took a more down-to-earth turn Sunday with thousands of picnics and street parties held across the UK in his honor.

France 24 · May 7, 2023