Officers charged with assaulting terror suspect
source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/officers-charged-with-assaulting-terror-suspect-2...
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Four Met police officers will be charged for assaulting a terror suspect in 2003. The officers were members of the terror support group and court document show they beat Babar Ahmad in a prolonged attack.
The article mentions an early inquiry by the Met ended with stating no officer should be disciplined "and prosecutors did not bring criminal charges.". The article also highlights Ahmad is currently in Long Lartin prison after the European court of human rights halted his extradition to the US.
"officers beat and grabbed him around the neck, pulled his testicles and mocked his Islamic faith.
At one point they forced him into a praying position as an officer shouted: "Where is your God now? Pray to him."
Ahmad was also beaten as he lay on the floor of the police van as it took him to Charing Cross police station.
[...] Inquiries into the attack were marked by the loss of key documents, including previous complaints against the officers, and the refusal of some to attend court. "-Independent
The article mentions an early inquiry by the Met ended with stating no officer should be disciplined "and prosecutors did not bring criminal charges.". The article also highlights Ahmad is currently in Long Lartin prison after the European court of human rights halted his extradition to the US.
"officers beat and grabbed him around the neck, pulled his testicles and mocked his Islamic faith.
At one point they forced him into a praying position as an officer shouted: "Where is your God now? Pray to him."
Ahmad was also beaten as he lay on the floor of the police van as it took him to Charing Cross police station.
[...] Inquiries into the attack were marked by the loss of key documents, including previous complaints against the officers, and the refusal of some to attend court. "-Independent
