Officer Cleared of Excessive Force in Fare Evasion Arrest
A misconduct hearing has found a Met officer did not use excessive force when he arrested a woman during a fare evasion operation in Croydon in July 2023.
However, the hearing found the officer's language did breach standards of professional behaviour.
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The incident occurred on July 2023, and the hearing concluded on 15 October 2025.
Author's summary: Officer cleared of excessive force but breached professional behaviour standards.