Taunton street preacher's attempt to sue police for 'wrongful arrest' in Bristol thrown out
Taunton street preacher's attempt to sue police for 'wrongful arrest' in Bristol thrown out Police said they had to act quickly in the face of potential violence Updated Footage from the Bristol city centre incident (Image: SWNS) A street preacher’s civil case against the police for wrongful arrest and false imprisonment has been rejected. The case against Avon and Somerset Police was lodged by Mike Overd, 56, along with three other preachers in December last year. The claim was made following a 2016 incident in Bristol city centre when Mr Overd, of Taunton, was forcibly removed and arreste...
Source: bristolpost.co.uk