Six police officers are under investigation after a teenager was forced off his e-bike and left with a fractured knee.
The 16-year-old boy, who is black, was stopped in Tottenham, north London, on April 26 last year due to concerns about his “manner of driving and general behaviour”, according to watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
The IPOC said officers “used force” to remove him from the bike and that the boy was not provided immediate first aid despite suffering a knee injury.
He was searched but nothing was found so the officers said he could leave with his battery. electric bike.
However, officers returned a short time later and arrested him on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, uttering threats to kill and dangerous driving.
After medical examination, the boy was released from police custody and sent to the hospital, where it was found that he had a fractured knee.
Three Metropolitan Police Constables are subject to criminal investigation: one for the potential offenses of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm or actual bodily harm, and the other two for knowingly encouraging or assisting a crime.
The three are also being investigated for possible gross misconduct, according to the IOPC.
Another three police constables are being investigated for possible misconduct after allegedly failing to challenge the conduct of other officers and their behavior with the boy.
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Amanda Rowe of the IOPC said: “The use of stop and search is an important policing tool – however, it must be used proportionately.
“This is a serious case where a child has been injured as a result of the use of force, and we are investigating the actions of the officers in this case and the treatment of the child, who was not provided with immediate first aid.
“We are in contact with the boy’s family, and have received further evidence to assist our investigation.”
The IOPC has looked at officers’ body-worn video as part of its investigation.
