Hertfordshire police promise inquiry into arrests of journalists covering climate protests
by Damien Gayle and Pippa Crerar from on (#65MEQ)
Chief constable responds after minister condemns arrest of LBC reporter covering climate action
The chief constable of Hertfordshire constabulary has promised an investigation into the arrests of journalists covering climate protests, amid accusations the force was threatening press freedom and an intervention by Downing Street.
After a police officer was injured responding to a third day of protests by the climate activist group Just Stop Oil on the M25 on Wednesday morning, a Hertfordshire constabulary spokesperson said additional measures" would allow legitimate media" to cover the protests.
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