Five men including a serving officer were charged with conspiracy to acquire criminal property. Picture: PA/Rick Findler (Image: PA/Press Association Images)
A man has been charged following demonstrations across central London.
Alexander Heaton of Anglo Road, Bow, was charged with offences under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations 2020.
The 37-year-old is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 12. Mr Heaton is one of 24 people charged following demonstrations in central London between May 16 and June 13.
Mr Heaton is alleged to have committed the offence on May 16.
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