Basildon police officer charged with assault after 'striking' woman during arrest

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An Essex police officer will appear in court next week after being charged with an assault where he allegedly used "excessive force" with a woman. PC Leonard Fogg will appear at Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Monday (October 14) following the incident in March of this year.

The 27-year-old police officer was based at Basildon Police Station. He now faces a single count of assault by beating. He has not yet entered any plea to the charge.

It relates to an incident on March 22, 2024 when PC Fogg and another officer were arresting a woman in Basildon. As PC Fogg attempted to handcuff the woman, a struggle took place and the officer allegedly used excessive force on the woman.

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This allegedly included a knee strike, PAVA spray and several punches to her back. A spokesman for the Independent Office of Police Conduct said: "Our investigation began following a conduct referral from the force in March 2024.

"After concluding our investigation in August 2024, we sent a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service, who authorised the charge."