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The IPCC has withdrawn its recommendation and directions for three Metropolitan Police officers to attend a misconduct hearing in relation to their interactions with Edric Kennedy-Macfoy in 2011. As a result, a gross misconduct hearing involving the three officers did not proceed.

We recognise the effect this will have had on both Mr Kennedy-Macfoy and the officers involved, and would like to take this opportunity to apologise to them.

Mr Kennedy-Macfoy, a fireman, was Tasered by a Metropolitan Police officer in north London in the early hours of 4 September 2011.

The withdrawal follows procedural shortfalls identified by the IPCC. They related to disclosure of relevant material and the need for further investigative work, including witness interviews, which it became clear were not conducted during the investigation. If the IPCC were to remedy those shortfalls, we were informed that a further hearing could not take place for at least twelve months. It is the IPCC's view that further delays are not acceptable, given the time since the original incident.

We will be carrying out an in-depth review of the circumstances that have led to this position and will ensure steps are taken to strengthen our procedures.

We have agreed to Mr Kennedy-Macfoy’s request to meet with him in the near future.