Investigation concludes into incident during Met’s traffic stop of 70-year-old in Bromley

Key findings

• The officer had no case to answer for use of force.
• The officer believed the man posed a threat and acted in self-defence.
• The officer was struck by the man prior to using force.
• Officers at the scene were polite and professional before the man became antagonistic.
• The force used was reasonable and proportionate.
• There was a legitimate reason for the traffic stop due to a defective brake light.
• No evidence suggested the complainant was treated differently based on race.

Outcome

The investigation concluded with no case to answer for the officer's actions, and all parties have been notified of the findings.