breach of the peace

Example Sentences

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Police said officers "enforced cordons in the area to prevent a breach of the peace and three arrests were made".

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

Mr Kohli is also accused of conducting himself in a disorderly manner and committing a breach of the peace on the same occasion.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

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

BBC Scotland News understands the girl was arrested for an alleged breach of the peace.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

On the other hand he did not like to take the responsibility of urging the people of Belfast to commit a breach of the peace.

From The Red Hand of Ulster by Birmingham, George A.