Police apologise over arrest case

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Grampian Police has apologised for "humiliating" a woman handcuffed while violently resisting arrest.

The woman made five complaints to the Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland (PCCS).

They were mainly rejected, but the force has now apologised after a female officer ignored a request for a doctor.

The officer patted her own pockets and said she did not keep one on her. The commissioner's report claimed the woman "felt humiliated by the response".

Two officers were cleared of using excessive force while arresting the woman in July last year, but have been told they should have explained why they were shouting at her.

The force said it had investigated the complaint thoroughly and offered the woman an apology.

Following the formal apology, commissioner Jim Martin said: "I am satisfied that the force has investigated this complaint thoroughly and offered the complainer an apology for the behaviour."

Other reports on Grampian Police released by the commissioner include clearing it over accusations it failed to handle properly allegations of abuse, but telling it to improve its procedures.