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Police officer who hit woman during G20 protest is suspended

by Amy Judd | April 14, 2009 at 05:51 pm

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The police officer who struck a woman during the G20 protests in London earlier in the month is suspended according to Scotland Yard.

In a video of the incident, the officer appears to hit the woman in the face with his hand and then in the leg with his baton. The incident is being investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).

"The officer has been identified and suspended pending further investigation. The officer works as a sergeant in the territorial support group," he added.

Earlier, police said the apparent actions of the officer featured in the footage raised "immediate concerns".

"Every officer is accountable under law, and fully aware of the scrutiny that their actions can be held open to," police said.

"The decision to use force is made by the individual police officer, and they must account for that."

The IPCC is looking at the best way to proceed in the matter, but the video has many people upset about what happened.
The IPCC is also investigating the death of Ian Tomlinson during the protests; Mr. Tomlinson had a heart attack and died on April 1st.
He was apparently pushed to the ground by a police officer on video as well.
That police officer has also been suspended.

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jazzyzazzy

at 19:55 on April 14th, 2009

Anger Management for cops, naw thats already included in their training as cadets.Any man who lifts a finger to a woman wither he be a cop or not,is a violent thug. Oh aye I have seen video footage,he needs a good talking too for sure.A hope the woman is okay and gets the strength of mind to sue him for criminal injuries.

itslefty

at 00:08 on April 15th, 2009

Some of our police officers seem to believe that they have their own laws and rules, do as we say, not as we do.

Many policemen and woman join the force for the right reasons whilst others just carry on their school playground bullying tactics and carry it on into their career.

Those officers that abuse their authority should be weeded out, they should be investigated and if found guilty, sacked and sentenced just like any other citizen.