The Metropolitan police have defended their policing of the London vigil in memory of Sarah Everard, after widespread criticism of the force’s handling of the gathering.
In the early hours of Sunday, the Met’s assistant commissioner, Helen Ball, said officers were put into a position “where enforcement action was necessary”, because of “the overriding need to protect people’s safety".
Four people were arrested for public order offences and for breaches of health protection regulations.
Sarah Everard: Met defends policing of London vigil
Police clash with mourners at Sarah Everard vigil in London
Sarah Everard vigils