"The IOPC launched an investigation in November, looking at the level of force used, whether race or the child's age was a factor in their treatment of him, and the aftercare provided to him."
"Nothing was found in the search before officers removed the battery from his electric bike and told him he could leave. But they returned a short time later and arrested him on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence."
"Since January, three police constables are being criminally investigated - one officer for potential offences of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm or actual bodily harm and the other two officers for intentionally encouraging or assisting an offence."
"IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: 'The use of stop and search is an important policing tool, however it must be used proportionately.'"
A 16-year-old black boy suffered a broken knee during a stop and search by Metropolitan Police in Tottenham, London. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the incident, focusing on the force used and whether race or age influenced the officers' actions. The boy was initially stopped while riding his electric bike, and after a search yielded nothing, he was arrested on multiple charges. Three officers face criminal investigations for potential assault and misconduct, while three others are being investigated for failing to challenge their colleagues' actions.
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