Met police officer cleared of bus fare arrest assault' is facing the sack

"PC Perry Lathwood, 51, had initially been found guilty of common assault at Westminster Magistrates' Court over the incident in Whitehorse Road, Croydon, south London on July 21, 2023. Footage of officers grabbing hold of Jocelyn Agyemang, who was with her young son, had been widely shared on social media. She was found to have paid her fare and de-arrested during a a joint revenue protection operation with Transport for London."

"A notice of the disciplinary alleges he detained the female, used force against her, engaged in conversation using inappropriate language and arrested her. It adds: There was no lawful basis for the use of force. It is claimed his conduct also breached standards of professional behaviour relating to authority, respect, courtesy and equality and diversity. At the time of his appeal, the rank-and-file Met Police Federation said it was pleased justice has been done, calling the earlier conviction an erroneous and perverse judgement."

PC Perry Lathwood faces a two-day gross misconduct hearing starting October 13 after an incident in Croydon on July 21, 2023. Video showed officers holding Jocelyn Agyemang, who was with her young son. Agyemang was found to have paid her fare and was de-arrested during a joint revenue protection operation with Transport for London. A disciplinary notice alleges Lathwood detained the woman, used force, used inappropriate language and arrested her without lawful basis, breaching professional standards on authority, respect, courtesy and equality. Lathwood remains on restricted duties. The criminal court later cleared him on appeal and the Met Police Federation criticised the earlier conviction.

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