IPCC witness appeal following Wembley police incident

23 Jan 2017 03:37 PM

The IPCC is appealing for witnesses to a police incident in which a member of the public sustained an injury.

An independent investigation is being carried out into the use of force by police during the incident, which took place at the junction of Elm Road and St John’s Road, Wembley, at around 10.40pm on Monday 19 December 2016. The injured man required hospital treatment.

IPCC investigators are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area in a bid to identify any witnesses to the incident. CCTV and body worn video has already been obtained and viewed.

The investigation will examine the circumstances of the man’s arrest and the use of force by police.

IPCC investigators would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the incident or the events leading up to it. Information can be provided by contacting 0800 096 9075 or stjohnsroad-wembley@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk(link sends e-mail).

IPCC Operations Manager Colin Sparrow said:

“We would ask anybody who was in the area that evening and saw police activity to get in touch with us. We are aware of a number of people nearby who may have photographed or filmed the incident on their mobile phones, and would ask that they come forward to assist with this investigation.”