Police arrest parents for complaining about school on WhatsApp
Parents Maxie Allen and Rosalind Levine were arrested in January for allegedly harassing their daughter's primary school, Cowley Hill Primary School, through emails and WhatsApp messages.
The couple, who have a disabled and neurodivergent daughter, were detained for eight hours and subjected to searches and fingerprinting, but no charges were filed.
The conflict began when Mr. Allen questioned the school's headteacher appointment process, leading to a ban from school grounds and events.
The school alleges the couple's communications were excessive and upsetting to staff, parents, and governors.
Hertfordshire police confirmed the arrests were made based on harassment and malicious communication allegations but concluded there was insufficient evidence for further action.
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