arrest
Example Sentences
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“A 24-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. They glued themselves nearby and specialist officers released them, and brought them into police custody,” the statement reads.
From Salon
Buzzard was arrested on Nov. 7 in an incident unrelated to the investigation into her daughters disappearance, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
From Los Angeles Times
Investigators suspect Abdoulaye N., who was arrested six days after the heist, worked with a 37-year-old friend, whom police detained several days later.
City of London Police said several people were arrested.
From Barron's
City of London Police said a 22-year-old woman was arrested for displaying a placard in support of a proscribed organisation, in this case Palestine Action, contrary to Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
From BBC
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