Arrests made in central London as police crack down on Sarah Everard protest

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The Prime Minister backed the Met chief ahead of chairing a meeting of the Government’s Crime and Justice Taskforce on Monday to discuss ways to protect women and girls from violence, with Dame Cressida among the attendees.Amid a storm of criticism over the Met’s handling of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard in London Labour and SNP MPs are rallying to vote against the government’s Policing and Crime Bill and to confront Home Secretary Priti Patel in the Commons.Speaking ahead of his meeting

direct to your inboxSir Peter Fahy, the former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, criticised 'rushed legislation' over demonstrations and said officers where 'hugely frustrated' after criticism of the handling of a vigil held in London to commemorate Sarah Everard.

The Duchess was filmed by those in attendance at the London vigil who honoured Sarah's life and reflected on the fickle safety offered to women by society.

direct to your inboxLondon mayor Sadiq Khan has called for an independent investigation into the Metropolitan Police's actions at a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard.

Sarah Everard vigil is calling for protest.Patsy Stevenson was among four to be held down by officers amid clashes with demonstrators at a bandstand in London on Saturday evening.Hundreds of women gathered at Clapham Common despite a planned vigil being cancelled over pressure from Met Police. It was in memory of the murdered 33-year-old, whose death has sparked outrage across the UK, according to The Mirror.

Police bosses have defended the controversial handling of the Sarah Everard vigil in London last night.They said officers were "placed in a position where enforcement was necessary" after questions were raised about their 'heavy handed' approach.The statement comes after footage and pictures emerged of Met Police officers grabbing several women attending the event on Clapham Common on Saturday evening, before leading them away in handcuffs.A crowd had gathered to pay their respects to

direct to your inboxClashes broke out at a vigil held for Sarah Everard in London. Despite police orders, hundreds of people flocked to Clapham Common, this evening (Saturday March 13), close to where the 33-year-old disappeared.

Nicola Sturgeon has lit a candle at her home in memory of Sarah Everard and victims of male violence. The First Minister joined thousands across Scotland in paying tribute to the 33-year-old marketing executive, who was found dead in London earlier this week.

direct to your inboxA virtual vigil and other online commemorative events for Sarah Everard will be held by groups in Manchester and beyond this evening as police urge people not to gather in large groups in public.It comes after a High Court judge refused to intervene in a dispute over whether police should allow a vigil for the 33-year-old to take place in London tonight (Saturday).

Sarah Everard has been moved to four separate locations across Glasgow amid coronavirus fears.The organisers of the Reclaim These Streets event have made the last minute changes after being told they face being fined up to £10,000 for any mass gatherings.Instead, they have identified meaningful places where people can come tie a ribbon or leave a message of support in honour of the 33-year-old who disappeared in London on March 3.Volunteers will be on hand to ensure social distancing is followed

Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with the murder and kidnapping of Sarah Everard.Wayne Couzens, 48, is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, March 13, for his first hearing.He was arrested following an investigation into the disappearance of the 33-year-old marketing executive who disappeared walking home from a friend's house in London on March 3.Human remains were later discovered in a Kent woodland before being formally identified on Friday.The Crown