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Additional reporting in the Guardian:Update:
‘16 years old, vulnerable, in handcuffs’: Police held Taser to teenager’s neck, hearing told
Metropolitan Police officer who held Taser to black boy’s neck found guilty of gross misconduct
“We acknowledge that this was a distressing incident for the boy involved and recognise the ongoing impact it has had on both him and his family. We have previously apologised for the trauma caused and we repeat this again today.
“It is right that any use of force and stop and search are scrutinised, and in this case the panel found that PC Jones’s actions were not proportionate or necessary.”
Met officer who held Taser to black boy’s neck found guilty of gross misconduct
Jamar Powell says PC Connor Jones should be sacked rather than receiving written warning over traumatising action
Notably, the officer failed to activate his bodyworn camera prior to approaching Jamar Powell. Fortunately, the incident was captured on camera by one of hsmar's friends.
The Met's Race Action Plan to address ethnic communities lack of trust in the police is expected to be launched 'soon'.
