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Update: Met Police officer under criminal investigation after man suffers life-changing injuries

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2020-05-15
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Metropolitan Police Service

What was investigated

A Metropolitan Police Service officer is under criminal investigation following an incident where a man suffered life-changing injuries after being Tasered. The investigation is due to a police referral following serious injuries sustained after police contact.

Key findings

  • A man suffered life-changing injuries after being Tasered.
  • The incident occurred on May 4 in Haringey, north London.
  • The officer was subject to a criminal investigation for causing grievous bodily harm.
  • The officer has been served notice of investigation for gross misconduct.
  • The investigation considers body worn video, witness statements, and medical evidence.

Outcome

The officer will be asked to give a written account under caution in relation to the alleged offence. The investigation is ongoing.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.