As a former police sergeant, I find this footage raises some important questions. From what can be seen, the officer did not clearly identify herself before engaging with the individual. If someone genuinely believed they were being attacked, rather than confronted by a police officer, it is understandable that their immediate reaction may have been to defend themselves. That context is likely to be highly relevant when assessing any allegation of assault against police.
I also remain concerned about the language used by some officers. While I appreciate there are occasions where firm and direct language is necessary, there appears to be a growing acceptance of swearing and unnecessarily offensive language. If a member of the public behaved in the same way towards others, they could potentially face arrest for public order offences. The police should be held to at least the same standard, if not a higher one.
Perhaps I’m old-fashioned, but I believe policing is at its best when officers lead by example through professionalism, courtesy and clear communication. Those principles build public confidence far more effectively than aggression or unnecessary confrontation.
England fans again, uncultured hooligans. 🙄
Media reporting this morning an absolute joke as usual. No problems in Dallas whatsoever. Croatians and English getting on fine and all having lovely time. But that’s not clickable news is it?
😳🚨 Infamous West Ham misinformation spreader Nick ‘Claret and Booze’ Killington is now LOSING subscribers!
Viewers have had ENOUGH after years of vicious targeted abuse and malicious lies!
The hashtag #UnsubscribeFromClaretAndBooze is now trending amongst the West Ham family
This is brilliantly explained and articulated by Gonzo. It is ridiculous that we have to make videos like this to defend ourselves against crazy allegations, at what should be a new positive era for all of us as fans. https://t.co/25WkHQtmgV
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Arsenal LOSE the Champions League final! ❌
The Gunners have now played the most Champions League/European Cup games in history WITHOUT winning the competition... 😬
@Chris_Mills_@prodnose@PinceyKeeble1 Once upon a time the Premier League would have been a “corporately manufactured pointless” rebrand of the First Division. Reckon he’d be happy if his team won it?
@dannyb_WHU@NWLondonHammer Increased allocations in Championship. We’ll get like 7-7.5k for Blackburn away. Even some of the smaller stadiums will give 3-4K. I remember doing Cov away last time we were in championship and I think we took like 7-9k. Wrexham, Lincoln etc. will be very unlikely
@Sam6WHU@DannyBoyBrit@LaniBeno I think we all expected him to leave. I had less of an issue when he left than I do now. Constantly goes on about how much he cares and just feels a bit patronising. You can’t/don’t care that much if you left. Just leave and move on. Don’t slag us off but stop pandering to fans.