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Six Officers Investigated After Teen Injured in Search

4/1/2026

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Police Under Investigation

Six Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation after a 16-year-old black boy suffered a broken knee during a stop-and-search in north London in April 2025.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is examining the use of force and the boy's treatment.
Three officers face criminal investigations for potential assault and misconduct, while the IOPC gathers evidence including body-worn video and witness statements.

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Police Search Child

South Yorkshire Police said a child was found dead in a pond at Owston Hall golf course in Doncaster after missing for about a day.
The force launched a major search using drones and aircraft.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene.
South Yorkshire Police have informed the family and are providing support.
The police are appealing for information and asking the public to contact them with leads.

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Police Under Investigation

Six Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation after a 16-year-old black boy suffered a broken knee during a stop-and-search in north London in April 2025.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is examining the use of force and the boy's treatment.
Three officers face criminal investigations for potential assault and misconduct, while the IOPC gathers evidence including body-worn video and witness statements.

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