arrest

Example Sentences

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Under South Africa law, soldiers can only arrest civilians under rare circumstances and must then hand the suspect over to the police as soon as possible.

From BBC

Two teenage girls have been arrested after a large crowd of young people caused anti-social behaviour in south-west London, the Met Police has said.

From BBC

She added: "We know concern among the Jewish community remains high, but I hope these arrests show that we are doing everything we can to bring those responsible to justice."

From BBC

Hours later, Duverne was arrested less than a mile away near the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and North Wilton Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this week, authorities ordered the closure of parks with high fire risk and warned that anyone found entering those areas to start fires would be arrested immediately.

From BBC