The PC who was videoed assaulting a civilian has been removed from working on the frontline. His colleague, who apparently watched the incident in bemusement, has also been removed from the street. West Yorkshire Police have commissioned an investigation into the incident and also voluntarily referred the case to the Police Complaints Authority.

The PC was videoed punching and kicking the victim several times with no apparent provocation or need to react in self defence. The victim was then arrested and charged for being drunken and disorderly. These charges were dropped a couple of days later.

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