Police Probe After Arrest Video Goes Viral in Small Heath
West Midlands Police are under the spotlight after a video showing an officer detaining a man in Small Heath set social media alight.
Video Sparks Online Uproar
The footage, shot on Thursday afternoon on Hangleton Drive, has sparked fierce debate online. Eyewitnesses and social media users questioned the reasons behind the arrest and the officer’s conduct.
Police Standards Unit Launches Formal Review
West Midlands Police said: “We’re aware of a video circulating on social media showing an officer detaining a man in Hangleton Drive, Small Heath, on Thursday afternoon. This has been referred to our police standards department for assessment as standard procedure.”
Referrals to the Professional Standards Department are routine when any potential misconduct arises. The department will now scrutinise the footage and related details to decide whether any further action is necessary.
