Protesting cyclists bailed
Police say more than 100 were made under the Public Order Act after cyclists taking part in the Critical Mass bike ride broke the conditions of their protest in central London. All were bailed this morning.
Cycle protesters 'detained on bus without arrest overnight', claims Occupy
The Occupy London movement has claimed that 20 protesters involved in a cycle demonstration yesterday were held on a bus overnight without arrest.
Under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), a member of the public in police custody is entitled to a phone call and to talk to a lawyer. Occupy claims the group was denied these rights.
Police confirmed that more than 100 people were arrested last night but have not commented on claims that a group were held without arrest on a bus.
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