"The Metropolitan police officer is now facing misconduct proceedings over the allegation that he used force against the woman, whom he held by her arm and handcuffed, and that there was no lawful basis for the use of force, which could amount to gross misconduct. Scotland Yard said the alleged breach of professional behaviour is so serious that if it is proved, the officer could be sacked."
"Ms White said Ms Agyemang was with her son at the time, had an appointment to get to and needed to drop her child off at her mother's house before it. An RPI and a PCSO asked to check Ms Agyemang's ticket, and Ms Agyemang indicated she did not want to stop, asking them to walk with me, walk with me', the tribunal heard. She (Ms Agyemang) had in fact already paid her fare, Ms White said."
A Metropolitan police officer faces misconduct proceedings after a woman was arrested for alleged bus fare evasion despite having paid. The officer is accused of taking hold of the woman's arm, holding her wrist, and handcuffing her without lawful basis, which may constitute gross misconduct. Scotland Yard states the alleged breach of professional behaviour is sufficiently serious to warrant potential dismissal if proven. It is also alleged the officer used inappropriate, dismissive and condescending language, including addressing the woman as "love" and calling her "a daft cow." The incident occurred during a ticket-checking operation in Croydon in July 2023.
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