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Kent Police Apologizes for Unlawful Arrest of Protester
10/13/2025
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Story summary
- Kent Police apologized to Laura Murton, a protester, for her arrest under the Terrorism Act after displaying a Palestine flag.
- The force admitted unlawful false imprisonment and agreed to pay damages on July 14, 2025.
- The case was highlighted in parliament and by the equalities watchdog.
- Murton plans to donate her compensation to Palestinian causes.
