Gatwick Drone Disruption: Wrongfully Arrested Couple Wins Damages and Police Apology
A couple wrongly arrested for the 2018 drone disruption at Gatwick Airport has received a public apology and a settlement from Sussex Police. Paul and Elaine Gait were held for 36 hours in connection with the incident, which grounded about 1,000 flights and affected 140,000 passengers. They sued the police for wrongful arrest and false imprisonment, resulting in a £200,000 settlement covering damages and legal costs. The force publicly stated that the couple was no longer considered suspects and expressed regret for the distress caused. The actual perpetrator responsible for the drone incident has never been identified.
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