Yahoo News Police investigate footage of Notting Hill Carnival-goer 'assaulting' female officer
Shocking video footage of a man ‘assaulting’ a female police by thrusting repeatedly against her at the Notting Hill Carnival is under investigation.
The clip, posted on social media, sparked outrage with many saying it was tantamount to a sexual assault.
The video shows a grinning man appear to pin the female officer, whose face is not clear in the footage, against some railings then thrust repeatedly against her.
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it is investigating the video, which has sparked a range of reactions from social media users.
That's a clear ASSAULT on a "Police Officer". WHY did she NOT arrest the guy? HOW CAN the Police expect the public to respect the law?
— Douglas Gibbs (@Tochdg) August 31, 2017
Some were appalled by what they saw as an assault on the officer, while some criticised her for not having a more stern reaction to the man’s antics.
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Others were more amused by the incident, saying it was clear the officer had seen the funny side of it.
The Police are weak these days. She should have taken him on . Complete loss of dignity , of her and the office of Constable
— Pete Collard (@pete_collard) August 31, 2017
The police woman should never have allowed this to happen, she is in the wrong
— Jo (@LadyMuckyDuck) August 31, 2017
