Man in video inquiry charged with assaulting GMP officer

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Merseyside to investigate Met over Operation Midland allegations - Complaint decision "not recorded to the right standard" as pressure grows for public inquiry.

Man in video inquiry charged with assaulting GMP officer

A man has been charged with assaulting a Greater Manchester Police officer. The force has also referred the incident to its professional standards department over footage circulated online where the man "appears to be struck" by the officer.

Date - 9th February 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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