A Metropolitan Police constable is under criminal investigation for potential criminal offenses related to racially aggravated assault and false imprisonment, as well as potential breaches of police standards of professional behavior at the level of gross misconduct.
This follows an incident in which a woman was held by two male officers in Croydon on July 21, with her child crying in the background. The woman was initially arrested but was immediately de-arrested and released when it was confirmed that she had correctly paid her fare.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) launched an investigation into the incident in August, and the officer in question will be interviewed under criminal caution as part of the investigation.