London police express regret over anti-monarchy protester arrests during coronation

London's Metropolitan Police Service expressed "regret" over the arrests of anti-monarchy activists during King Charles III's coronation. The police initially defended the arrests, but many accused them of taking a heavy-handed approach. The police arrested 64 people on coronation day, including six anti-monarchy protesters who have since been released. The police made the arrests based on the new and highly controversial Public Order Act, which gives them powers to take stronger action against people engaging in peaceful demonstrations.