breach of the peace
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Marshall, from Carluke in South Lanarkshire, was on remand for unpaid fines and breach of the peace charges when he experienced a mental health crisis.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Police said officers "enforced cordons in the area to prevent a breach of the peace and three arrests were made".
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2025
Mr Kohli is also accused of conducting himself in a disorderly manner and committing a breach of the peace on the same occasion.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
The Chesterfield County deputies were charged Monday with misconduct in office, criminal conspiracy and aggravated breach of the peace, according to the warrants from the State Law Enforcement Division.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
Aggression, ag-gresh′un, n. first act of hostility or injury: a breach of the peace: an attack on public privileges.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
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