Watchdog finds British police officers used ‘necessary’ force in viral video

Police officers in England shown detaining a man in “really shocking” viral video footage used “necessary and proportionate” force, an independent investigation has found.
Watchdog finds British police officers used ‘necessary’ force in viral video

IOPC regional director Derrick Campbell described the actions of the officer striking the man on the head while holding the Pava spray as “unconventional”.
IOPC regional director Derrick Campbell described the actions of the officer striking the man on the head while holding the Pava spray as “unconventional”.

Police officers in England shown detaining a man in “really shocking” viral video footage used “necessary and proportionate” force, an independent investigation has found.

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