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Merseyside Officer Punches Teenager in Viral Video
1 Nov
Summary
- Video shows Merseyside officer punching a boy with handcuffs.
- Incident occurred during 'Mischief Night' disturbances.
- Police are reviewing the footage and investigating the event.
Merseyside Police is reviewing footage of an officer appearing to punch a teenage boy during disturbances in Speke, Liverpool. The video, which circulated on social media, shows the officer striking the boy several times with handcuffs. Officers had responded to reports of approximately 20 youths blocking roads with wheelie bins and throwing fireworks.
The incident took place on the night before Halloween, known locally as "Mischief Night." Merseyside Police stated that youths had also reportedly smashed windows, attempted to start fires, and threatened the public. The force emphasized that short video clips may not capture the full context.
A complaint was made on Saturday, leading to the professional standards team launching an investigation into the circumstances. The police force expressed a commitment to cracking down on serious offenses and protecting communities from disruptive behavior during this period.
