Five Metropolitan Police officers have been charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm after an incident involving a detained man at an Islington hospital. On 3 April 2023, the man was arrested under the Mental Health Act due to erratic behavior, which included threatening the public and setting fire to his clothes. After being restrained by the officers during a period of agitation at the hospital, the case was investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct and subsequently referred to the Crown Prosecution Service, which decided to press charges. The officers will appear in court on specified dates for their charges.
Five Metropolitan Police officers, PC David Hollands, PC Anthony Bhar, PC Robert Wall, PC Elena Cebotari, and PC Dan Penfold, have been charged with two counts of inflicting grievous bodily harm after a detained man was restrained at a hospital. The decision to press charges was made by the Crown Prosecution Service following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. PC Bhar is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August, and the other officers on 15 August.
The incident occurred on 3 April 2023 when a man in his 50s was detained under the Mental Health Act after displaying erratic behavior, threatening people, and setting his clothing on fire. After being taken to a hospital in Islington, he became agitated and was restrained by the police officers, leading to the grievous bodily harm charges.
Ch Supt Jason Stewart expressed deep regret over the injury caused to a member of the public during police interaction. He acknowledged the community's potential concerns and emphasized the necessity for the criminal proceedings to proceed without interference, while ensuring an ongoing dialogue with the community.
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