PCC comments on journalist arrests

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire has commented on the arrest of several journalists during the protests on the M25.

Mr David Lloyd said: "I support the role of a responsible free press being an essential pillar of a democratic society. While I am not involved in operational matters, policing these incidents is a very challenging and complex task.

"The public rightly expect the police to uphold the law and prevent widespread disruption affecting many thousands of motorists.

"I am speaking to the Chief Constable to obtain more information about the circumstances of these arrests to obtain the complete picture."

Mr Lloyd is due to be on BBC Three Counties Radio and LBC Radio between 8am and 9am tomorrow to discuss this matter further.