12 May 2023 17:50 UPDATE: Coronation arrest in The Mall Officers involved in the safety and security operation acted on information available to them

We understand public concern around the arrest of a woman in The Mall on Saturday, May 6.

Police arrested a group of people in The Mall who we believe had the intention of disrupting the Coronation.

There is an ongoing investigation following those arrests.

Unfortunately, the woman was among those arrested. She was released subsequently with no further action.

Officers involved in the safety and security operation acted on information available to them.

The officer who made the arrest was on mutual aid from Lincolnshire Police, which is why we remain in close contact with Lincolnshire Police regarding a complaint.

We regret that she was not able to watch the Coronation.

Officers have spoken with her to explain our decisions and the next steps.