the british couple that was arrested for flying a drone at London airport 2 christmases ago causing absolute chaos and many cancelations have now been awarded £200,000 for false arrest, aparrently they were at work at the time and the news said they didn't even have a drone !!!
A couple who were detained during the Gatwick Airport drone chaos in December 2018 have been awarded £200,000 in compensation and legal costs after settling out of court with Sussex police.
Drone sightings near the runways over a three-day period during the peak Christmas period caused chaos, with the airport being repeatedly forced to close. The incident led to the airport being closed for 30 hours, disrupting 1,000 flights and more than 140,000 passengers.
Paul and Elaine Gait were held by police for 36 hours after 12 armed officers stormed their home. This was despite the fact they did not possess any drones and had been at work during the reported sightings.
They were released without charge, and later sued Sussex police for wrongful arrest and false imprisonment.
A couple who were detained during the Gatwick Airport drone chaos in December 2018 have been awarded £200,000 in compensation and legal costs after settling out of court with Sussex police.
Drone sightings near the runways over a three-day period during the peak Christmas period caused chaos, with the airport being repeatedly forced to close. The incident led to the airport being closed for 30 hours, disrupting 1,000 flights and more than 140,000 passengers.
Paul and Elaine Gait were held by police for 36 hours after 12 armed officers stormed their home. This was despite the fact they did not possess any drones and had been at work during the reported sightings.
They were released without charge, and later sued Sussex police for wrongful arrest and false imprisonment.
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