breach of the peace

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Police also said officers had intervened to prevent a breach of the peace after a group of counter-protesters appeared on Pall Mall on the route of the main march.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Mr Marshall, from Carluke in South Lanarkshire, was 30 when he died nine years ago while on remand awaiting a court appearance over unpaid fines and breach of the peace charges.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024

It is understood that Jonathan had been convicted of offences including breach of the peace.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

The Chesterfield County deputies were charged Monday with misconduct in office, criminal conspiracy and aggravated breach of the peace, according to the warrants from the State Law Enforcement Division.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

The conclusion was so evident that, had it not been for a good deal of soothing syrup at 'Arry's expense, there might have been a serious breach of the peace.

From Mr. Punch's Cockney Humour by Various