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Witness appeal as IOPC investigates complaint over use of force by Nottinghamshire Police after road traffic collision

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

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Published
2024-07-16
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Nottinghamshire Police

What was investigated

The IOPC is investigating a complaint regarding police use of force after an incident involving a man in his 40s who was detained following a road traffic collision. Footage of police using batons on the man has circulated online.

Key findings

  • Police used batons during the arrest.
  • The man was later de-arrested and filed a complaint.
  • Social media footage of the incident has been widely viewed.
  • The IOPC is gathering evidence, including body worn video.
  • A mandatory referral was made by Nottinghamshire Police on 25 June.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing as the IOPC gathers further evidence and accounts from witnesses.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 14 July 2026 · Next review due: 14 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 2026-07-14.