Staffordshire Police has defended its actions after a viral video showed them manhandle and violently arrest a cyclist The force said there had been 'lot of complaints' about cyclists in the town centre cyclist PSPO
Staffordshire Police have issued a warning to cyclists who ride through town centre that they will continue to stop and fine them, after a video went viral in which two constables were seen violently shove a cyclist and arrest him for refusing to provide his details.
"We have received lots of complaints from the public about the issue, on Greengate Street, despite the signs that the council have installed. We have issued warnings to cyclists in the pedestrianised area and we now issue fixed penalty notices and the issue is reducing as a result.” The arrest follows a crackdown on cyclists in the town centre by Staffordshire Police and Stafford Borough Council following reports of youths causing antisocial behaviour. A number of bikes have been seized and fines issued as part of the tough action.
“The officer repeatedly explained the situation, but he continued to refuse to provide the relevant information for a fixed penalty notice. As a result the officer looked to arrest him, which he resisted against.”
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