Arrests made of squatters who gained access to 5 Belgrave Square on 14 March 2022

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.037368

I note you seek access to the following information:

I would like to request information concerning the outcome of the arrests made by the Metropolitan Police of four squatters that gained access to 5 Belgrave Square on 14 March 2022.

Please could you confirm whether those arrested were de-arrested/ discharged with no further action or convicted of burglary and provide a web address link and/ or documentation that outlines the offences and results of the arrests and the reason(s) for de-arrest/ discharge.

Please bear in mind, that 75 officers attended the burglary with all the world's media also in attendance. All those present are, in effect, witnesses to the crime.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Eight people were arrested in Belgrave Square on 14 March.

Four arrested for squatting residential property and the four arrested nearby for trespassing on the premises of a foreign mission.

An investigation was launched and for evidential reasons no charges were brought.