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| Met Police officer faces prisoner assault allegation | Met Police officer faces prisoner assault allegation |
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| A Metropolitan Police officer has been placed on restricted duties while allegations of an assault on a teenage prisoner are investigated. | A Metropolitan Police officer has been placed on restricted duties while allegations of an assault on a teenage prisoner are investigated. |
| The alleged assault happened on the same day as a separate alleged incident of racial abuse by a different officer, leading to that officer's suspension. | The alleged assault happened on the same day as a separate alleged incident of racial abuse by a different officer, leading to that officer's suspension. |
| The two reported incidents happened on 11 August as police dealt with the fallout of the riots in the capital. | The two reported incidents happened on 11 August as police dealt with the fallout of the riots in the capital. |
| Following the alleged incident the Met Commissioner spoke out against racism. | |
| Meanwhile the police watchdog is investigating the actions of the officers. | |
| 'Commitment to fairness' | |
| Met Commander Peter Spindler said: "We are taking these allegations extremely seriously. | Met Commander Peter Spindler said: "We are taking these allegations extremely seriously. |
| "Any use of racist language or excessive use of force is totally unacceptable; at the conclusion of any criminal proceedings we will instigate the appropriate internal action." | "Any use of racist language or excessive use of force is totally unacceptable; at the conclusion of any criminal proceedings we will instigate the appropriate internal action." |
| The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating the actions of the two officers and a third officer who remains on full duties. | The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating the actions of the two officers and a third officer who remains on full duties. |
| Following the development, Met Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe addressed the force via an internal broadcast. | |
| He said: "I'm sure that you've all been as shocked as I have been about the recent reports of apparent racist remarks and alleged assault by some officers in Newham in August of last year. | |
| "I wanted to take this opportunity to clearly and categorically reiterate that there is no place for racism in the Met. | |
| "Unfortunately just one alleged incident like this can be very damaging to public confidence." | |
| Stressing that they were not prejudging the guilt or innocence of the suspects, he continued: "What we have heard over the last few days is of course completely at odds with all the close work that goes on with communities across London every day. | |
| "I want us all to go out there and remind those communities of our commitment to fairness and professionalism. | |
| "I will not stand for any racism or racists in the Met." |