The footage sparked concern after it was made public yesterday
This morning, the Independent Office for Police Conduct confirmed that an independent investigation is underway into the level of force used by the officer. Regional Director Catherine Bates said the investigation will be 'thorough and robust' and that a 'significant amount' of body-worn and CCTV footage had already been gathered.
"We have been advised by the force that the officer has now been suspended from all duties. We appreciate the footage which was shared on social media has attracted widespread shock and concern. "It is vitally important we investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the incident. We are independent of the police and our investigation will be thorough and robust.
Our enquiries are in their very early stages but we have already secured a significant amount of body worn video and CCTV footage which will be subject to detailed analysis. We appreciate people want answers and we will work to provide those answers as quickly as we can. Updates will be provided as our investigation progresses."
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