Policing in the UK

[i kne albert davy]

I think it’s been too politicised on all sides for it not to end with his sacking and prosecution.

You're probably right but I hope not and after the full footage is reviewed common sense should prevail. Be a sad day if it doesn't.

 

[bert38]

There are exceptional circumstances to this case, which must be taken into account.

Honestly, I think the officer has a defence-it could’ve easily gone horribly wrong. But there will be huge pressure on authorities to get a charge/prosecution.

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

You're probably right but I hope not and after the full footage is reviewed common sense should prevail. Be a sad day if it doesn't.

It may not sound great but this is the very experience that the current policing system is missing.

 

[Scottyboi]

You're probably right but I hope not and after the full footage is reviewed common sense should prevail. Be a sad day if it doesn't.

Public sympathy for the attackers will be eroded now, only the professional protesters will be kicking up a fuss about the copper and who cares what they think.

 

[PragueBlue]

Honestly, the think the officer has a defence-it could’ve easily gone horribly wrong. But there will be huge pressure on authorities to get a charge/prosecution.

He might lose his job and might be prosecuted but I doubt a jury would convict on that evidence.

 

[blueinsa]

Honestly, the think the officer has a defence-it could’ve easily gone horribly wrong. But there will be huge pressure on authorities to get a charge/prosecution.

Not for the vast majority of law abiding folk in the country mate who appreciate what men and women like this do every day to protect us and have no ulterior political motives in play.

 

[bert38]

He might lose his job and might be prosecuted but I doubt a jury would convict on that evidence.

Would it go to crown court though? Long way off I guess

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

Honestly, the think the officer has a defence-it could’ve easily gone horribly wrong. But there will be huge pressure on authorities to get a charge/prosecution.

As a public interest issue, I’d hope this went to the highest level with all aspects taken into account.

 

[bert38]

Not for the vast majority of law abiding folk in the country mate who appreciate what men and women like this do every day to protect us and have no ulterior political motives in play.

Of course, the overwhelming majority of the public aren’t especially political and aren’t swayed by right or left politicians looking to make gain from this-most would be aghast at this attack and not wish to see the officer lose his job. I may be wrong…

Not anywhere near the same but I recall a court case where the magistrate said to the defendants ‘you are the masters of your own demise’ and I believe this applies here.

 

[i kne albert davy]

Would it go to crown court though? Long way off I guess

Would have thought any charge the officer faces would be too serious for a magistrates court, In my opinion having seen most of what's gone on to even charge him would be grossly unfair.