Piers Corbyn faces 10 charges over anti-lockdown protests

The older brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has attended a number of rallies across London during the pandemic.

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Piers Corbyn at a rally

Piers Corbyn faces 10 criminal charges of breaking coronavirus rules over anti-lockdown protests held last year.

The older brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has attended a number of rallies across London during the pandemic.

The rules state anyone caught organising an illegal gathering of more than 30 people could be fined up to £10,000.

The Metropolitan Police has revealed Mr Corbyn is charged with 10 offences for alleged breaches of coronavirus rules dating between last August and New Year’s Eve.

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Mr Corbyn has attended a number of rallies (Dominic Lipinski/PA).