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<\/p>\nA MET cop is under criminal investigation for an alleged race attack on a mum wrongly arrested in front of her son for bus fare evasion.<\/p>\n
Footage showed the woman being handcuffed by two officers as her son cried in the background.<\/p>\n
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She was arrested on suspicion of fare evasion after the Met claimed she became abusive and walked away from police.<\/p>\n
But the mum was de-arrested and released when it was confirmed she had paid to use the\u00a0public transport.<\/p>\n
The video, taken in Croydon, South London, on July 21, drew widespread criticism after it went viral.<\/p>\n
A Met Police officer is now under criminal investigation for alleged racially aggravated assault and false imprisonment.<\/p>\n
The cop is also being probed for potential gross misconduct, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed.<\/p>\n
IOPC regional director Mel Palmer said: "It's important to emphasise that this development does not necessarily mean that criminal charges or disciplinary proceedings will follow.<\/p>\n
"At the conclusion of the investigation, we will decide whether to refer a file of evidence to the CPS for a charging decision and also decide whether any officers should face disciplinary proceedings.<\/p>\n
"Representatives for the woman and the officer have been advised of this update and we will keep them informed throughout our investigation."<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The Met said the woman was asked to provide her ticket when she boarded the bus but failed to do so.<\/p>\n A Transport<\/span> for London ticket inspector and a PCSO spoke to her before the police arrived.<\/p>\n In the footage, the mum can be heard screaming: \u201cWhat the hell, get off me, what are you doing? What the f*** is going on?\u201d<\/p>\n She then shouts: "You're hurting my arm! No you don't – I haven't done anything!"<\/p>\n Her young son, who was visibly distressed and sobbing, was looked after by a PCSO at the scene.<\/p>\n After she was arrested, the inspector checked her ticket and confirmed it was valid – with the woman immediately de-arrested.<\/p>\n The Met confirmed today the officer will remain on restricted duties while the criminal investigation is carried out.<\/p>\n Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain, responsible for policing in Croydon, said the force is "co-operating fully".<\/p>\n He added: "This incident caused a great deal of concern in the community when it happened and when a video showing part of the events was shared on social media. The incident was clearly distressing for the woman involved and particularly her child.<\/p>\n \u201cBecause of that concern, we made a voluntary referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct which is now carrying out an independent investigation.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/jbfootiethug-comp.jpg\")
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