The Met spokeswoman said it is "routine" for officers that patrol airports to be "armed" and their weapons "were not drawn or used at any point during the arrest."
The disciplinary panel ultimately found the officers had acted properly. Mr Tekeste had concealed his actions and the officers' risk assessment and level of observation were appropriate based on the information they had.
Finn Doering, a high-end male model, recorded the police arresting Tarasi Watkins in a Manhattan subway station and was subsequently arrested himself by police officers. His attorney claims this action was retaliatory.
The Independent's investigation revealed that the police's use of pepper spray and reasonable force during Reece Richardsâ arrest was justified, as the circumstances were deemed appropriate.
Last year, Neale faced a misconduct hearing and was cleared of gross misconduct before his evidence was heard. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has now mounted a High Court bid to revive the disciplinary hearing...
