Police officer filmed in Manchester Airport incident under criminal investigation for assault
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA police constable shown on mobile phone footage kicking a man in the head at Manchester Airport is under criminal investigation for assault.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct stressed it doesn't necessarily mean criminal charges will follow. But the watchdog confirmed that after the conclusion of its investigation, a decision would be made over whether to refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service.
The IOPC, meanwhile, said it would be meeting 'a number of community leaders' in Rochdale later today to 'listen to their concerns and explain our role'.
The officer hasn't been named. READ MORE: 'Extremists trying to exploit' Manchester Airport incident, Rochdale MP says The IOPC said he's been served 'a disciplinary notice to inform him he is being investigated for potential gross misconduct for a number of alleged breaches of police professional standards, including his use of force'.
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