So, (as far as I've seen reported), arrested and held in cells, etc. and for being at an all day senimar 5 miles away from coronation. No plackards, no "lock-on" devices and no Police apology except they now have an arrest on their records impacting e.g. CRB checks, visa applications, etc.https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/may/21/it-was-utterly-surreal-police-accused-of-farcical-error-after-14-arrested-at-seminar-on-day-of-coronation wrote:‘It was utterly surreal’: police accused of farcical error after 14 arrested at seminar on day of coronation
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In reality, they had gathered in a small nondescript room in a rented work space in east London for a seven-hour seminar about the theory, history and practice of non-violent protest after expressing an interest in the social activist group Animal Rising, largely via its website.
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The group were let out late in the evening on bail pending further investigation. Those arrested have since tried to piece together what may have happened. They learned that Just Stop Oil had previously used the building for meetings, along with many other organisations.
The police had mentioned some placards lying around in part of the building, and some paint unconnected to the training. The truth, said Caitlin, was that it was a horrible bungle. Animal Rising is planning a civil case for wrongful arrest and imprisonment. “I want the police to drop it,” said Caitlin. “I want my phone and my watch back and I want this wiped from the police database.”
The Metropolitan police has declined to comment.
It really was a "round-up" of everybody and anybody who might possible (or possibly not) have any republican sympathies. Police reallyare acting in a manner too familiar from the extreme oppressive regimes.
Ian