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LatestTwo officers sacked for excessive force on 92-year-old amputee
Two Sussex Police officers have been dismissed for gross misconduct after using excessive force, including Pava spray, a baton and a Taser, on 92-year-old amputee Donald Burgess. Pc Rachel Comotto also made inappropriate comments on social media about the incident.
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LatestKent officer receives two-year warning for excessive force
A Kent Police officer has received a two-year final written warning following a gross misconduct hearing. PC Aaron Humphries was found to have used excessive force against a handcuffed man who appeared to lose consciousness during an arrest in Faversham.
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