Merseyside Police review video of officer striking youth

Crime · First reported 1 Nov, 13:48 · Updated 19:34

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Merseyside Police say their Professional Standards Department is reviewing a complaint about footage showing an officer striking a youth during an arrest in Speke. The incident followed reports of anti-social behaviour on the night before Halloween; the force has urged people not to speculate while it establishes what happened.

The video shows an officer striking a youth before handcuffing and moving him; another teenager is also seen being arrested.
Merseyside Police received a complaint on Saturday and said its Professional Standards Department would review the incident.
Police said they were responding to reports of anti-social behaviour in Speke on the night before Halloween and asked people not to speculate while they establish the circumstances.

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Key facts

Location: Speke, Liverpool; GB News specifies Alder Wood Avenue.
Incident timing: The night before Halloween, described as Mischief Night in the area.
Review: Merseyside Police’s Professional Standards Department is reviewing the complaint.