PC Alexander Stephens outcome summary
Misconduct hearing outcome
Officer concerned: PC Alexander Stephens
Dates of hearing: 2 December to 4 December 2024
Summary
Being a member of the Metropolitan Police Service, on 24 January 2023, at the Whittington Hospital you used force against Mr D a man who was in your care and custody in a police van by pushing his head and or shoulders:
- The force used was not in all the circumstances reasonable, it was excessive and not proportionate.
- The force used was unlawful.
Discreditable Conduct
By acting in the way described above, brought discredit on the police service and undermined public confidence in the Metropolitan Police.
Decision
It was found proven of misconduct only.
The officer was given a final written warning for a period of two years.