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Police Officers Face Gross Misconduct Hearing After Taser Aimed at 90-Year-Old Woman

  • On May 9, 2023, three Metropolitan Police officers faced a gross misconduct hearing after targeting a 90-year-old woman with dementia in Peckham, south London.
  • The hearing followed an investigation initiated by the IOPC in June 2023, triggered by the Met’s voluntary referral and a family complaint alleging the use of force and discrimination related to age, race, sex, and disability.
  • During the incident, the woman was red-dotted with a Taser after refusing to drop kitchen utensils, handcuffed, spat at officers, and placed in a spit hood before being taken to hospital where restraints were removed.
  • IOPC director Amanda Rowe described the incident as "concerning given the woman's vulnerabilities," and confirmed no evidence of discrimination based on race or sex was found, while gross misconduct cases were brought against three officers.
  • In November 2023, the Crown Prosecution Service concluded that no criminal charges would be brought against the officers involved, while the Metropolitan Police will proceed with disciplinary hearings and engage with affected communities to ensure they feel acknowledged and supported.
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