London police defend arrest of anti-monarchy protesters during coronation

A total of 52 people, including the head of the country’s largest anti-monarchy group, were arrested during the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III. However, these arrests have been defended by the London Police Headquarters ‘Scotland Yard’. London police said on Saturday evening that the arrests were made for assault, breach of public order, breach of the peace and conspiracy to cause public nuisance, among other offences. They include Graham Smith, chief executive of the anti-monarchy group Republic, who was arrested in Trafalgar Square during a protest against the King’s coronation.

Police Commander Karen Findlay, who is leading the security operation for the coronation day, said: “We fully understand the concern people have following the arrests. Protest is legitimate but it can be disruptive. “He said,” We have controlled many demonstrations without any interference during the preparation and conduct of the coronation ceremony. It is our duty to act in accordance with the relevant law.

We also have a duty to intervene when a demonstration gets out of control and could cause serious disruption. “It depends on the context,” Findlay said. The coronation is a once-in-a-generation event and its importance should be taken into account in our assessment. ”London police said that despite the arrests, a large group of protesters proceeded unhindered through Trafalgar Square. London Police deployed more than 11,500 officers for Coronation Day on Saturday and a total of 29,000 have been deployed over the weekend.

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