Head of anti-monarchy group released after Coronation's end after spending 16 hours in custody
The chief executive of an anti-monarchy group who was among 52 people arrested on the day of the King’s coronation has been released after nearly 16 hours in police custody.
Metropolitan Police Commander Karen Findlay acknowledged concerns about the arrest of protesters but defended Scotland Yard’s actions, saying: “Our duty is to do so in a proportionate manner in line with relevant legislation.” Also arrested on Saturday were members of Just Stop Oil and Labour for a Republic.
The Met said a further 14 people were detained in east London on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance. Footage from the Mall showed the Just Stop Oil protesters being handcuffed and taken away by a heavy police presence.
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