Teh One Who Knocks
06-11-2020, 10:36 AM
By Simon Green, Video News Editor - The Daily Star
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Footage of two police officers being attacked in broad daylight has sparked widespread condemnation, with Home Secretary Priti Patel labelling it “sickening, shocking and disgraceful”.
The disturbing video was taken in Hackney, east London, yesterday. Police had stopped to help an apparent assault victim when they were set upon themselves, a Scotland Yard spokesperson said.
In the clip, one officer can be seen holding a man in a chokehold on the ground.
He starts struggling with the man as two people rush to the scene – only for them to take out their phones and start filming.
Another person then arrives brandishing a baseball bat but does not appear to use it.
Suddenly, a man in a grey tracksuit rushes in before another in blue tracksuit bottoms and a Puma sweatshirt appears to land a kick on the officer's head.
Another, dressed in black with a fur-lined coat, also seems to kick the officer.
A policewoman comes to his aid and screams at the mob to “get back” before shoving one of the men away and the pair start jostling.
As the scenes unfold, people continue to film and one man even takes a selfie.
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Two men, aged 20 and 38, were arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer following the incident, which left both officers with minor injuries but not needing hospital treatment, a Scotland Yard spokesman confirmed.
The video has gone viral after being shared online.
Home Secretary Priti Patel led the wave of anger over the incident, tweeting: “Sickening, shocking and disgraceful.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan also condemned the “disgraceful attack on two Metropolitan Police officers”.
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"These brave officers were doing their duty and assisting the public,” he said. "We owe them a debt of gratitude and I wish them a full and speedy recovery.”
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "At approximately 15:30hrs on Wednesday, 10 June, officers on patrol in the Frampton Park Road area of Hackney were flagged down by a member of the public.
"They informed officers that they had just been assaulted and directed the officers towards the alleged suspect.
"As an officer attempted to speak with those involved, one of the men resisted and a struggle ensued.
"A number of other people became involved whilst the officer was on the ground"
"Two officers – a male and female police constable – were injured; they suffered minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
"Additional officers attended the scene and two men – aged 20 [A] and 38 [B] – were subsequently arrested on suspicion of assault on police. They were taken to an east London police station where they remain in custody."
The Metropolitan Police Federation, which represents rank-and-file officers, said attacks on officers seem to be increasing.
"Yet again this starkly shows the dangers Met Police face and the bravery they show each and every day keeping Londoners safe," they added.
https://i.imgur.com/dx02tXG.jpg
Footage of two police officers being attacked in broad daylight has sparked widespread condemnation, with Home Secretary Priti Patel labelling it “sickening, shocking and disgraceful”.
The disturbing video was taken in Hackney, east London, yesterday. Police had stopped to help an apparent assault victim when they were set upon themselves, a Scotland Yard spokesperson said.
In the clip, one officer can be seen holding a man in a chokehold on the ground.
He starts struggling with the man as two people rush to the scene – only for them to take out their phones and start filming.
Another person then arrives brandishing a baseball bat but does not appear to use it.
Suddenly, a man in a grey tracksuit rushes in before another in blue tracksuit bottoms and a Puma sweatshirt appears to land a kick on the officer's head.
Another, dressed in black with a fur-lined coat, also seems to kick the officer.
A policewoman comes to his aid and screams at the mob to “get back” before shoving one of the men away and the pair start jostling.
As the scenes unfold, people continue to film and one man even takes a selfie.
https://i.imgur.com/o9glyLz.jpg
Two men, aged 20 and 38, were arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer following the incident, which left both officers with minor injuries but not needing hospital treatment, a Scotland Yard spokesman confirmed.
The video has gone viral after being shared online.
Home Secretary Priti Patel led the wave of anger over the incident, tweeting: “Sickening, shocking and disgraceful.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan also condemned the “disgraceful attack on two Metropolitan Police officers”.
https://i.imgur.com/Xyxwd5J.jpg
"These brave officers were doing their duty and assisting the public,” he said. "We owe them a debt of gratitude and I wish them a full and speedy recovery.”
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "At approximately 15:30hrs on Wednesday, 10 June, officers on patrol in the Frampton Park Road area of Hackney were flagged down by a member of the public.
"They informed officers that they had just been assaulted and directed the officers towards the alleged suspect.
"As an officer attempted to speak with those involved, one of the men resisted and a struggle ensued.
"A number of other people became involved whilst the officer was on the ground"
"Two officers – a male and female police constable – were injured; they suffered minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
"Additional officers attended the scene and two men – aged 20 [A] and 38 [B] – were subsequently arrested on suspicion of assault on police. They were taken to an east London police station where they remain in custody."
The Metropolitan Police Federation, which represents rank-and-file officers, said attacks on officers seem to be increasing.
"Yet again this starkly shows the dangers Met Police face and the bravery they show each and every day keeping Londoners safe," they added.