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Parents Arrested After Dispute with Hertfordshire School Over Governance Concerns

Police concluded a five-week investigation with no further action, as parents allege institutional overreach and suppression of legitimate complaints.

The arrival of six police officers at the parents’ home was captured by a CCTV camera

Overview

  • Maxie Allen and Rosalind Levine were arrested on January 29, 2025, after complaints about Cowley Hill Primary School's governance process escalated.
  • The couple faced allegations of harassment, malicious communications, and causing a nuisance on school property but were released after 11 hours of detention.
  • Police concluded their investigation in March 2025, determining no further action was necessary against the parents.
  • The school cited a high volume of emails and social media posts as the reason for seeking police advice, claiming staff and governors were distressed.
  • The parents maintain their actions were legitimate and accuse the school and police of overreach to silence dissent.