Republican protesters arrested at King Charles proclamations

Two protesters who expressed republican sentiments have been arrested at events proclaiming the accession to the throne of King Charles III.

Three security guards approached him before police intervened, he said. Hill said he was taken to a police van, despite the protestations of others, who defended his right to free expression.

Hill said he had previously been arrested for engaging in non-violent protest against the arms trade but that he had not been surprised, despite believing his actions were justified.

Section 5 applies to behaviour deemed likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

A police spokesperson said a 22-year-old woman had been arrested in connection with a breach of the peace. Some people were heard booing at the proclamation of the King during the Edinburgh event.