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A', a police officer, is directed by the court to arrest 'B'. He arrests 'C' after reasonable inquiry believing 'C' to be 'B':

A. A' has committed the offence of wrongful confinement as he has arrested 'C' instead of 'B'

B. A' has committed the offence of wrongful confinement as he was negligent in arresting 'C'

C. A' has committed no offence because he arrested 'C' in good faith believing himself to be bound by law to do so

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C

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