Officer who struck tasered man with baton given final written warning

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Officer who struck tasered man with baton given final written warning

Unlawful baton strikes happened in a 27-second period after earlier lawful strikes misconduct panel hears.

Date - 17th March 2023
By - Gary Mason

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West Mercia PC Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith has been given a final written warning for unlawful baton strikes on a tasered man in August 2016 after being found guilty of gross misconduct. While it is rare for an officer found guilty of gross misconduct...

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