21/11/2013
Police Officers Suspended Over Alleged Assault
Three officers with Kent Police have been suspended over the alleged assault of a suspected shoplifter at a department store in Canterbury.
CCTV footage appears to show officers grabbing the suspect by the throat before repeatedly punching him.
The officers have been suspended as Kent Police investigate the incident, which happened on 11 July.
(MH/CD)
CCTV footage appears to show officers grabbing the suspect by the throat before repeatedly punching him.
The officers have been suspended as Kent Police investigate the incident, which happened on 11 July.
(MH/CD)
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