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10 June 2011
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UK: Police officers face misconduct hearing after breaking man’s shoulder
A NIGHTCLUB reveller was left scarred for life after police officers wrongly arresting him on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly used excessive force.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission ruled that PC Nigel Gallagher and his colleague PC Benjamin Schofield should now be subject to a misconduct hearing in light of their violent treatment of Terrence Else in a car park close to Dunstable’s After Dark nightclub on November 29 2009.
CCTV footage shows the officers, who had been called to the Quadrant to deal with a separate altercation, arresting Mr Else shortly after he was involved in a row with his ex girlfriend after the nightclub closed at 5am.
Mr Else was seen being led by the officers to a squad car, and despite compliantly getting into the back of the vehicle he was then brutally dragged to the floor by his arms and restrained by the pair while they waited for back up in the form of five other officers.
He was left with a bleeding nose, cuts and bruises and later discovered that he had fractured his left clavicle, an injury which required a metal plate to be inserted into his shoulder and has left a six inch permanent scar.
Officers issued Mr Else, then aged 22, with a fixed penalty notice in the wake of his arrest, a fine that was later recinded when contested in court.
The following day Mr Else’s mother complained to police who referred the matter to the IPCC.
The IPCC upheld her complaint and both officers could now face the sack following a misconduct hearing.
The panel also ruled that had the case not been dealt with “expeditiously” and “delayed without cause” that Mr Else’s treatment amounted to Assault by Beating and the two officers should have faced criminal charges.
The pair, who the report found also failed to act with integrity by making statements that they later defended despite contradictory evidence, cannot face charges now as such cases have a six month time limit for criminal action to be taken.
Mr Else told the H&P: “I am really happy with the decision reached by the IPCC and am very glad that they have recognised the police were in the wrong.
“I now hope that the police take notice of the recommendations made to avoid this happening to anybody else in the future.
“My shoulder still hurts now, especially in the cold weather and I don’t really go out in Dunstable too often now.”
Mr Else’s disgusted mum, who did not wish to give her first name, added: “When I saw the CCTV and the way that they dragged him out of the car, I just sat and cried.
“It’s changed him, he either goes to his girlfriend’s house or stays at home, he can’t be doing with the hassle of going out anymore.”
The IPCC report recommended that police should not treat cases against officers any differently to those involving members of the public and should consult with the CPS earlier. It also said that training relating directly to grounds for arresting someone should be addressed with all members of force staff.
Sara Harding of Noble Solicitors, who represented Mr Else, said: “The actions and conduct of both officers clearly discredit the police service and undermine public confidence in the police and the criminal justice system. I hope the police take the recommendations on board and deal with those involved accordingly.”
A police spokesman said yesterday: “This incident is still the subject of a misconduct investigation and as a result it would be inappropriate for us to comment further at this time. The officers involved have not been suspended.”
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