By Man arrested on suspicion of urinating on memorial to PC Keith Palmer
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of urinating on a memorial to PC Keith Palmer during a far-right protest in London.
This comes after a man was photographed urinating next to the memorial dedicated to PC Keith Palmer, the officer who was stabbed to death in the 2017 terror attack in Westminster.
Keith Palmer, 48, was unarmed and stabbed while on duty during the Westminster terror attack on 22 March 2017.
He was one of five people murdered by Khalid Masood.
The image was circulated widely on social media on Saturday following violent clashes between far-right protesters and police in London.
Now, the Met Police have confirmed that a 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of urinating on the memorial, and is facing charges of outraging public decency.
The Police Memorial Trust said the stone was a reminder of PC Palmer’s sacrifice and heroism.
In response to the image, Commander Bas Javid said:
“We are aware of a disgusting and abhorrent image circulating on social media of a man appearing to urinate on a memorial to PC Palmer.
“I feel for PC Palmer’s family, friends and colleagues.
“We have immediately launched an investigation and will gather all the evidence available to us and take appropriate action.”
On Saturday, Home Secretary Priti Patel added:
“We have seen some shameful scenes today, including the desecration of Pc Keith Palmer’s memorial in Parliament, in Westminster Square, and quite frankly that is shameful, that is absolutely appalling and shameful.”
The suspect remains in police custody in Essex, having presented himself at a police station.
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