The Met says it 'regrets' the arrests of six protesters ahead of the King's coronation
The Metropolitan Police has expressed “regret” over the arrests of six anti-monarchy protesters ahead of the coronation after it announced no charges would be brought against them.
“The investigation team have now fully examined the items seized and reviewed the full circumstances of the arrest,” the statement issued by the force said. Mr Smith said a chief inspector and two other officers from the Met apologised to him personally at his home in Reading on Monday evening.
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