Parents arrested for WhatsApps say police have paid £20k damages

Published: 11/16/2025
Parents arrested for WhatsApps say police have paid £20k damages
Parents arrested for WhatsApp messages receive £20k in damages from police after being held for 11 hours due to complaints about their daughter's school. The couple questioned the school's leadership in a WhatsApp group, leading to their ban from the school, which escalated to police involvement following continued communication. The family's unlawful arrest raised concerns over police conduct and school-parent relations, with the couple emphasizing the impact on their children and the elderly.