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Appeal to identify further 28 disorder suspects
The Met’s investigation into disorder during a protest in central London on 13 September is continuing with officers now appealing for the public’s help to trace a further 28 people.
Officers made 24 arrests following several incidents in the Whitehall area linked to the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest.
Since the Met's first appeal in September, officers have continued to review images and footage linked to the disorder, leading to the identification and arrest of 10 more people.
However, they still want to speak to a further 28 people in connection with a range of public order offences and assaults on officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Rudd, from the Met’s Public Order Crime Team, said: “Two months after the protest, our post-event investigation continues. Officers have looked through hundreds of hours of CCTV footage to review evidence to help with further enquiries.
“We have 28 further people we want to speak to in connection with a range of offences – and we are again appealing for the public’s help to track them down.
“As with any major event, we know many who attended were from outside of London, so we’re asking for people across the country to take a look at those pictured and get in touch if they recognise anyone.”
Anyone who can help us identify individuals is asked to call 101 providing the reference 4573/11NOV25 and the number on the suspect image. They can also message @MetCC on X.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Of the 34 people arrested so far, three have pleaded guilty to assault on an emergency worker and public order offences.
James Moore, 50 (02.01.75), of Pulchrass Street, Barnstaple pleaded guilty to assault on an emergency worker on Tuesday, 4 November at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. He was given a £100 fine. He was also ordered to pay £250 compensation and £85 prosecution costs.
Paul Newman, 56 (08.01.69), of Park Road East, Uxbridge pleaded guilty to a breach of Section 35 of the Public Order Act on Thursday, 13 November at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. He was given a fine of £160.
Aaron Wren, 36 (29.07.89), of Kingswear Garden, Rochester pleaded guilty to breaching Section 4a of the Public Order Act on Monday, 29 November at Highbury Magistrates’ Court. He was given a fine of £216.
