A man accused of shouting during King Charles’ proclamation in Oxford will appear in court next month.

Symon Hill, 45, has been charged with using threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, an offence under the Public Order Act.

Thames Valley Police confirmed that Mr Hill is due to appear before the Oxford magistrates on January 31 to enter a plea.

It follows his arrest during the proclamation in Carfax, Oxford, on September 11 of Charles III as king.

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At the time, Mr Hill told the Oxford Mail he had shouted words to the effect of "who elected him?". 

Oxford Mail: Symon HillSymon Hill (Image: Symon Hill)

“I appreciate people have different views on it, I fully respect the right of those with pro-monarchist views,” he said in September.

“But I consider a head of state imposed on us without our consent that’s really an affront to democracy in 2022.”

On Twitter this week, Mr Hill indicated that he would be pleading not guilty to the charge of disorderly behaviour.

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This story was written by Tom Seaward. He joined the team in 2021 as Oxfordshire's court and crime reporter.  

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