Six police officers face sack after stopping teenage e-bike rider

The boy was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public-order offence, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.

Watchdog Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said the stop came due to concerns about his "manner of riding and general behaviour" while riding along Northumberland Park Avenue.

The officers are now under investigation by the IOPC after they "used force" to remove him from his bike and, despite an injury to his knee, failed to provide him with immediate first aid.

The boy was searched and nothing was found, so the police said he was free to go after removing the battery from his e-bike.

Shortly after, while the boy was still at the scene, police returned to arrest him.

He was refused police custody after a medical examination and instead referred to hospital, where it was found that he had a fractured knee.

The IOPC began an investigation in November following the Met's compulsory referral after a complaint made on behalf of the boy.

The probe includes looking at the decision-making and actions of the six officers who interacted with the boy during this incident; the force used; whether race or his age was a factor in their treatment of him; and the aftercare provided to him.

Three officers under criminal investigation.

One of which is under investigation for assault causing grievous bodily harm or actual bodily harm, and the two others for intentionally encouraging or assisting an offence.

The three remaining officers are being probed for misconduct after failing to challenge the other officers.

The three are also being investigated for potential gross misconduct, according to the IOPC.

Body-worn video footage has been reviewed as part of the ongoing inquiry, and accounts from those involved has been considered.

Amanda Rowe, director of the Independent Office for Police Conduct, 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 force being used and we are investigating the officers’ actions in this case and their treatment of the child, who was not provided with immediate first aid.

“We have been in contact with the boy’s family and obtained further evidence to assist our investigation.

“We will continue to keep all parties updated as the investigation progresses.”

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