Policeman Suspended Over Racism Tape Claims during London Riots

A policeman has been suspended after he was allegedly recorded racially abusing a man arrested during the London riots.

It is claimed the Metropolitan Police officer was recorded by the suspect on his mobile phone as he was taken into custody.

An initial decision not to charge the officer and two others is now being reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), following complaints from the 21-year-old man from Beckton's lawyer. Read More