Head of anti-monarchy protesters released after 16 hours in police custody

The chief executive of an anti-monarchy group who was among 52 people arrested on the day of the King’s coronation has been released after nearly 16 hours in police custody (Labour for a Republic/PA)

The chief executive of an anti-monarchy group who was among 52 people arrested on the day of King Charles’ coronation has been released after nearly 16 hours in police custody.

Graham Smith was released by the Met Police around 11pm on Saturday, while the majority of his Republic colleagues continued to be held.