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Officer Richard Williams Charged Over Excessive Force Allegations

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 10:23 PM UTC · How we work

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Officer Richard Williams faces misconduct allegations for unreasonable force on suspect Steven Clark.
Eight counts include a headlock, nine punches, excessive spray, and throwing Clark into a police van.
The hearing was held at North Wales Police headquarters in Colwyn Bay on September 14, 2026.
Body-worn and bystander videos captured Clark shouting “I can’t breathe” and “help” while restrained.
Guidelines warn that close-range captor spray can cause eye damage.

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Story summary

Officer Richard Williams faces misconduct allegations for unreasonable force on suspect Steven Clark.
Eight counts include a headlock, nine punches, excessive spray, and throwing Clark into a police van.
The hearing was held at North Wales Police headquarters in Colwyn Bay on September 14, 2026.
Body-worn and bystander videos captured Clark shouting “I can’t breathe” and “help” while restrained.
Guidelines warn that close-range captor spray can cause eye damage.