Anti-monarchy arrests at coronation to be scrutinised by MPs

Chair of home affairs select committee says decision to be made whether to hold inquiry into use of Public Order Act

The arrest of anti-monarchy protesters at the coronation and intimidatory Home Office warnings to campaigners before the event are to be scrutinised by a committee of MPs.

Dame Diana Johnson, the chair of the home affairs select committee, confirmed that members will meet on Wednesday to decide whether to hold an inquiry into the policing of the coronation.