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West Yorkshire Police officer to be investigated over incident at Leeds United football ground

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

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Published
2020-08-07
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
West Yorkshire Police

What was investigated

A West Yorkshire Police officer is subject to a criminal investigation following the arrest of a 17-year-old outside Leeds United football ground on 17 July. The officer is being investigated for common assault and gross misconduct after video footage surfaced showing the officer using their knee to restrain the teenager.

Key findings

  • The officer is under investigation for common assault.
  • The officer is also being investigated for gross misconduct.
  • A voluntary referral was made to the IOPC by the police force.
  • Video footage of the incident was shared widely on social media.
  • The investigation was initiated after public concern was raised.

Outcome

An independent investigation is ongoing to determine the facts surrounding the incident.

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.