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Hertfordshire Police Admit Unlawful Arrest of Parents Over School WhatsApp Dispute, Pay £20,000

The force conceded the statutory necessity test for arrest was not met under PACE.

Overview

  • Rosalind Levine and Maxie Allen were detained in January by six officers at their home as their nine-year-old daughter looked on, according to CCTV footage.
  • The couple will receive £10,000 each in a settlement the force described as above typical case-law levels to bring the matter to a close.
  • They were arrested on suspicion of harassment and malicious communications linked to complaints about Cowley Hill Primary School.
  • After roughly five weeks of inquiries, Hertfordshire Constabulary ended the case with no further action due to insufficient evidence.
  • The force said no officer misconduct was identified, while the school said it sought police advice after a high volume of messages and social media posts.