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Summary of arrests for March 26th

Freedom Press | 29.03.2011 20:18 | Public sector cuts | Repression

Official police figures for arrests during the Mrach 26th anti-cuts demo.



147 people charged with offences

* 138 people charged with aggravated trespass in connection with the incident at Fortnum & Mason. Due to appear on various dates at City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court (first being 9th May)
* 3 people charged with criminal damage
* 2 people charged with assaulting a police officer
* 1 person charged with S4 Public Order Act (threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour)
* 1 person charged with being drunk and disorderly

In custody

* a 17 year old male accused of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place; and going equipped for criminal damage (he appeared in youth court on the 28th March)
* a male appeared in court on 28th March charged with violent disorder (S2 Public Order Act) and assault on police

Not yet charged

* 47 people are bailed to return to police stations during April pending further inquiries. Seven of those are connected with Fortnum and Mason, 40 in connection with other incidents.

Other

* 3 people were cautioned for criminal damage
* 2 people released with no further action

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  1. two released without charge — interested