Two women who were detained during a vigil held in memory of the murdered marketing executive Sarah Everard have received compensation from the Metropolitan Police. Patsy Stevenson and Dania Al-Obeid found themselves in police custody after attending the vigil on Clapham Common in March 2021, which took place amidst COVID-19 restrictions.
The tragic murder of Sarah Everard, committed by serving police officer Wayne Couzens, had sparked widespread outrage and prompted hundreds of people, including the Princess of Wales, to participate in the vigil.
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