under arrest

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

Example Sentences

Police issued O’Keefe a summons for disorderly conduct and he “was not placed under arrest at any time,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

They find him in his bedroom and place him under arrest.

From BBC

The video shows at least three armed officers entering the room, with one saying: "Leave the phone down. You're under arrest."

From BBC

A man who is in hospital with life-threatening injuries is under arrest on suspicion of murder after the death of a 29-year-old woman in south-east London.

From BBC

"You must stand down, and are now in my custody and under arrest. You are not free to leave."

From BBC

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