Republican protesters and Just Stop Oil activists arrested ahead of King's Coronation
6 May 2023, 10:41 | Updated: 6 May 2023, 12:36
Around twenty republican protesters and a Just Stop Oil activist have been arrested as the Metropolitan Police seized lock-on devices and signs reading 'Not My King'.
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Anti-monarchy group Republic had said six of its members, including head Graham Smith, were detained by police close to Trafalgar Square.
And Just Stop Oil activist Ben Larsen said he was on The Mall to peacefully protest.
He was seen telling Metropolitan Police officers: “You’ve searched me and haven’t found s***.”
A police officer replied: “You need to educate yourself on what peaceful protest is.”
Campaign group Human Rights Watch said the arrests were “incredibly alarming”.
It added: “This is something you would expect to see in Moscow not London.”
A significant police operation is under way in central London.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) May 6, 2023
We have made a number of arrests in the area of Carlton House Terrace.
The individuals have been held on suspicion of breaching the peace.
