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Met officer is alleged to have assaulted man during Labour leader’s rally in north Wales on final day of election campaign
Jessica Elgot Political reporter
Wed 11 Oct 2017 12.35 BST
Last modified on Thu 11 Jan 2018 21.36 GMT
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A criminal investigation is under way after a police protection officer at a Jeremy Corbyn rally is alleged to have assaulted a photographer on the final day of the general election campaign.A criminal investigation is under way after a police protection officer at a Jeremy Corbyn rally is alleged to have assaulted a photographer on the final day of the general election campaign.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission said it was investigating a Metropolitan police officer from the royalty and specialist protection command during the rally in Colwyn Bay, north Wales, on 7 June.The Independent Police Complaints Commission said it was investigating a Metropolitan police officer from the royalty and specialist protection command during the rally in Colwyn Bay, north Wales, on 7 June.
A photographer was involved in an incident at the event where he was restrained on the ground by a police officer, the IPCC said. The man suffered physical injuries as well as damage to his photography equipment.A photographer was involved in an incident at the event where he was restrained on the ground by a police officer, the IPCC said. The man suffered physical injuries as well as damage to his photography equipment.
The photographer, who has not been identified, complained to the Met police, which referred the officer to the IPCC, which said it was now conducting an independent investigation.The photographer, who has not been identified, complained to the Met police, which referred the officer to the IPCC, which said it was now conducting an independent investigation.
The IPCC said the officer had been informed that his actions were subject to criminal investigation for potential common assault and criminal damage.The IPCC said the officer had been informed that his actions were subject to criminal investigation for potential common assault and criminal damage.
The watchdog’s commissioner, Cindy Butts, said: “This was an incident that occurred in public view at a large event and to maintain public confidence this matter is now being investigated by the IPCC. We are examining the force used and its appropriateness in the circumstances.”The watchdog’s commissioner, Cindy Butts, said: “This was an incident that occurred in public view at a large event and to maintain public confidence this matter is now being investigated by the IPCC. We are examining the force used and its appropriateness in the circumstances.”
The Labour leader held six rallies across the country on the final day of campaigning in June, attended by thousands of people.The Labour leader held six rallies across the country on the final day of campaigning in June, attended by thousands of people.
As well as the rally in Colwyn Bay, Corbyn travelled more than 500 miles for appearances in Glasgow, Watford, Harrow and Islington, his constituency in north London.As well as the rally in Colwyn Bay, Corbyn travelled more than 500 miles for appearances in Glasgow, Watford, Harrow and Islington, his constituency in north London.
The north Wales rally was a show of support from the Labour leader for the Clwyd West Labour candidate Gareth Thomas and Aberconwy candidate Emily Owen, both contesting Conservative-held seats. However, neither candidate managed to win the seats, though both substantially reduced the Conservative majorities.The north Wales rally was a show of support from the Labour leader for the Clwyd West Labour candidate Gareth Thomas and Aberconwy candidate Emily Owen, both contesting Conservative-held seats. However, neither candidate managed to win the seats, though both substantially reduced the Conservative majorities.
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