The officers failed to take into his account his age, keeping him in handcuffs for longer than necessary after nothing was found during the search.
Their actions and use of force were clearly of concern to a number of bystanders who raised issues at the time to the officers.
The Met Police has been approached for a comment, but earlier in the week the force announced a new "child-first" approach to policing in London.
Child B, who was visibly upset, told officers he had come from school and was wearing his school uniform under the hoody.
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