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Oh … and I have on at least a handful of occasion arrested people at the scene, and then later de-arrested for whatever reason.
Curious People with Dangerous Ideas « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2006
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Police de-arrested the film crew but said they had to take reports of firearms seriously.
The Guardian World News Steven Morris 2011
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When police realised the mix-up they de-arrested Martin after 15 minutes.
The Guardian World News Steven Morris 2011
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Following a discussion between the arresting officers and some plain clothes colleagues that had arrived on the scene, Mr Turner was then 'de-arrested' and told he was free to go.
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"Shortly afterwards Steve apologised, was de-arrested and issued with a penalty notice."
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What appears to have been happening after that is they have, in some cases, arrested and then de-arrested the photographer.
a minor technicality 2009
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The officer also tried to arrest someone and they were de-arrested.
Anarchist news dot org - News for anarchists and their friends 2009
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In total two were arrested, with many more de-arrested.
SchNEWS - Weekly direct action newsletter and party and protest guide 2008
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A brawl erupted, leading to more arrests, which were quickly de-arrested.
SchNEWS - Weekly direct action newsletter and party and protest guide 2008
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'de-arrested before reaching a police station,' according to a spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police.
RTÉ News 2010
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