PC Rajan Solanki, 28, has been sentenced to 12 weeks in jail for assaulting a man who was handcuffed to a hospital bed during a mental health evaluation. The incident, which occurred on June 10, 2024, involved Solanki using unauthorized force by placing the man in a choke-hold while he was restrained in the hospital. Body camera footage confirmed the officer's misconduct, showcasing the man's distress. Following the jail term, Solanki will undergo a 12-month probationary period, and disciplinary actions from his police department are anticipated.
"Officers are trained to use force that is reasonable and proportionate to the circumstances. In this incident, PC Solanki used unlawful force when he put his arm around a man's neck while he was handcuffed to a hospital bed."
"His actions could have had serious consequences, and he has now been convicted for assault."
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