Metropolitan Police officer who shoved a woman to the ground is suspended from duty and jailed for 16 months
A Metropolitan Police officer who shoved a woman to the ground has been jailed for 16 months.
PC Thomas Andrews was arrested after patrolling officers were called by a member of the public to Forest Hill, south-east London in July last year.
The woman claimed she had been assaulted by Andrews and had her phone damaged.
PC Thomas Andrews was arrested after patrolling officers were called by a member of the public to Forest Hill, south-east London in July last year
PC Andrews, attached to the Central South Command Unit, admitted assault causing actual bodily harm at Woolwich Crown Court.
The woman reportedly suffered grazing after she was pushed to the ground.
PC Andrews was sentenced to 16 months and received a restraining order. He has suspended from duty and now faces a misconduct hearing where he could be kicked out of the force.
PC Andrews, attached to the Central South Command Unit, admitted assault causing actual bodily harm at Woolwich Crown Court
Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, who leads the Central South Command Unit, said: ‘I am saddened by this incident and grateful to members of the public who raised the alarm, resulting in PC Andrews’ prompt arrest.
‘Under the leadership of Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, everyone in the Met is clear that we must root out those who corrupt the integrity of our organisation.
‘This will take time, but we are absolutely committed to achieving high standards.’
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