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Ballet Star Wins £34,000 in Police Misconduct Case

12/10/2025

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  • Alexander Loxton, a ballet star, won a court case against the Metropolitan Police, receiving a provisional £34,000 in damages.
  • The judge ruled the officer used unreasonable force and overreacted, with no grounds to suspect him of terrorism or crime.
  • The 2016 stop-and-search left him with permanent injuries and emotional distress, impacting his ballet career.
  • The court will determine further compensation, while Loxton seeks nearly £600,000, highlighting concerns about police conduct.