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Chinese Embassy: Demonstrations

Asked by Mr Gregory CampbellDemocratic Unionist PartyHome OfficeTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 25972

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has taken steps to establish whether illegal stun batons were used on 3 July 2026 at a protest at the Chinese Embassy in London.

Answered by Home Office

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that their investigation continues as officers review evidence, including video footage supplied by witnesses. It would therefore be inappropriate to comment further at this time

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