A breach of the peace does not constitute a criminal offence. Citations: [1948] 1 KB 260 Cited by: Cited – Chief Constable of Cleveland Police v Mark Anthony McGrogan CA 12-Feb-2002 The Chief Constable appealed a finding of false imprisonment of the claimant. He had once been properly arrested, but before he was freed, it … Continue reading Regina v County Quarter Sessions Appeals Committee ex parte Metropolitan Police Commissioner: 1948