Cryptic crossword clue
Mocking and following this person arrested by a lot of coppers 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CHAFFING

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The straight part
We know that "Mocking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mocking = chaffing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CHAFFING mean?

CHAFFING verb
  1. To use light, idle language by way of fun or ridicule; to banter.
  2. To make fun of; to turn into ridicule by addressing in ironical or bantering language; to quiz.
CHAFFING noun
  1. The act by which somebody is chaffed; a teasing.

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