G20 death Pc faces gross misconduct disciplinary action

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The officer who struck Ian Tomlinson before his death at the G20 protests will face disciplinary proceedings for alleged gross misconduct.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson informed the Home Affairs Committee on Tuesday morning.

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Sir Paul told a meeting of the Commons Home Affairs Committee he was "disturbed" by the amateur video footage showing the incident.

He said: "I can confirm that the officer has been notified that a decision has been made to bring disciplinary proceedings for gross misconduct."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-10777287

I don't recall him being named before - Pc Simon Harwood, a member of Scotland Yard's territorial support group.

[Hopeless Romantic]

1. I expect he'll be given a verbal warning and...

sent on an all expenses paid holiday to somewhere nice to get over the shock

[dipsydoodle]

2. You missed out

no sweets and grounded for a week.

:hi:

[Hopeless Romantic]

3. I don't expect...

... they'll go that far