Police detain Patsy Stevenson as people gather at a memorial site in London's Clapham Common park following the kidnap-murder of Sarah Everard, in London, Britain, March 13, 2021.
REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - London's police force has apologised and paid "substantial damages" to two women detained at a vigil held in memory of Sarah Everard who was raped and murdered by a serving officer, their lawyers said on Thursday.
Bindmans, the law firm who represented women, said in a statement the Metropolitan Police had now settled civil claims brought by the women, paying them damages and issuing an apology.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said the vigil had taken place in extraordinary circumstances and its officers had acted in good faith.
An independent watchdog report weeks after the vigil concluded police had acted appropriately.
Persons:
Patsy Stevenson, Sarah Everard, Hannah McKay, Everard, Wayne Couzens, Dania Al, Stevenson, It’s, Cressida Dick, Couzens, Michael Holden, Diane Craft
Organizations:
REUTERS, Clapham, Metropolitan Police, Thomson
Locations:
London's Clapham, London, Britain