under arrest

Idioms and Phrases

In police custody, as in They put him under arrest and charged him with stealing a car . [Late 1300s]

Example Sentences

In an update on Sunday, the national force said an additional 340 had emerged from the mine and placed under arrest.

From BBC

It is normal for officers not to release information about a suspect under arrest - especially, as in this case, when they are under 18.

From BBC

He remains in custody but was now under arrest on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, police said.

From BBC

Police had previously been unable to interview Mr Clifford while he received treatment for his injury in hospital, where he remained under arrest.

From BBC

I was told I was under arrest, alone in a sea of blue uniforms, but in the distance I heard 150 Sunrisers break out into another song.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• charged
• jailed