URGENT: Hertfordshire Police Forced to Pay £20k After WhatsApp Arrest Mistake

Breaking News: Hertfordshire Police Forced to Pay £20k After WhatsApp Arrest Mistake Hertfordshire Police have paid £20,000 in damages to a couple wrongfully arrested over WhatsApp messages. Rosalind Levine and Maxie Allen were held for 11 hours on suspicion of harassment and malicious communications. The couple made complaints about their daughter's primary school, which were shared on a WhatsApp group chat. The police have accepted liability and stated that the "legal test around necessity of arrest was not met in this instance." There were no issues of misconduct involving any officer. The couple expressed relief at the police's acknowledgement of their wrongful arrest. This incident highlights the importance of police accountability and the need for thorough investigation before making arrests. The couple's complaints about the primary school were legitimate, but the police overstepped their boundaries. The police's payout is a significant step towards resolving this incident, but the couple's emotional distress and time spent in custody cannot be undone. The case serves as a reminder of the need for police to exercise caution and respect individual rights. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.