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Market trader arrested after ‘aggressive’ scenes during King Charles visit
A man was arrested during King Charles’s visit to Croydon after officers said he became aggressive near a safety barrier and again among the crowd. Police said the arrest was made to prevent a breach of the peace, and he was released once officers considered there was no further risk of one.
The incident took place on Friday, 13 November, at Surrey Street Market, where the King was marking his 78th birthday and the market’s 750th anniversary. His visit also included engagements at the BRIT School, performances, meetings with traders and a birthday cake presentation.
In short
- A man was arrested during the King’s Croydon visit.
- Police said he was aggressive on two occasions.
- He was released after being taken away from the area.
Explained simply
Surrey Street Market is an outdoor market in Croydon, south London, with a history stretching back 750 years. It serves local shoppers and traders and is one of the area’s best-known public spaces.
King Charles III is the UK’s monarch, and visits such as this one bring him into contact with communities and local organisations. His Croydon programme included the market and the BRIT School, a performing arts school in the borough.
Large public visits involve crowds and police arrangements to manage safety. A breach of the peace is a legal term relating to a risk of serious disturbance; police can intervene to prevent one, though an arrest does not by itself mean someone has been convicted of an offence.