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Disabled people ‘still not safe in Luton’ after second ‘assault’ in three years

By John Pring on 14th April 2016 Category: Crime

Disabled people ‘still not safe in Luton’ after second ‘assault’ in three years
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The family of an autistic man say they believe disabled people are still not safe from their local police force, after two officers were finally sacked for gross misconduct for “shocking” behaviour during an incident in 2014. Despite the sackings, Bedfordshire […]

Police officer filmed ‘repeatedly punching teenager with autism’

By John Pring on 28th August 2015 Category: Crime

Police officer filmed ‘repeatedly punching teenager with autism’
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Police are investigating allegations that an officer repeatedly punched a teenager with autism, after a film of the incident was posted on social media. The film appears to show two police officers shouting at a young man, before pushing him to […]

Protest planned over Luton police incident

By John Pring on 29th December 2014 Category: Crime

Protest planned over Luton police incident
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Family and supporters of a disabled man who has allegedly been the victim of two disturbing incidents at the hands of local police are planning to hold a peaceful march to protest at his treatment. Earlier this month, two police officers […]

Officers cleared over ‘attack’ on man with autism

By John Pring on 12th December 2014 Category: Crime

Officers cleared over ‘attack’ on man with autism
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Two police officers have been cleared of all charges in connection with an incident in which they were alleged to have chased a disabled man from Luton before one of them beat him. But both officers, PCs Christopher Thomas, 33, and […]

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