IOPC investigation finds no indication of misconduct for Met officers in Chelsea Bridge Taser incident

Key findings

• No indication that officers breached professional behaviour standards.
• No indication of criminal offences by the officers.
• Officers acted based on concerns for public safety.
• Officers reasonably believed the man was in possession of a weapon.
• The man was holding a lighter, not a weapon.
• Officers' use of Taser was deemed necessary under the circumstances.
• The investigation concluded within 12 months.
• Officers did not cooperate sufficiently during witness interviews.

Outcome

The investigation found no misconduct on the part of the officers. No disciplinary proceedings will follow.