Police ‘understand public concern’ after 52 arrests made throughout coronation day
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olice have stated they “understand public concern” after officers made 52 arrests all through the King’s coronation day – together with alleged affray, public nuisance and breach-of-the-peace offences.
The Metropolitan Police got here beneath heavy criticism on Saturday after what marketing campaign teams described as “incredibly alarming” detentions throughout republican protests.
Protesters from the anti-monarchy group, together with its chief government Graham Smith, had been apprehended through the day – in addition to demonstrators from Just Stop Oil and Animal Rising.
Commander Karen Findlay, who led the policing operation, stated: “We absolutely understand public concern following the arrests we made this morning.
“Protest is lawful and it can be disruptive.
“We also have a duty to intervene when protest becomes criminal and may cause serious disruption.”