A police officer has been suspended after footage emerged of an officer appearing to kneel on a man's neck.
A second officer has been placed on restrictive duties after an incident in which a black man was arrested in Islington, north London. He was taken to a police station and seen by a police doctor.
In the footage the suspect, who was being detained on a pavement, shouted: "Get off my neck."
The Metropolitan Police said it had referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after admitting the video "looks very concerning".
The force said: "One officer has been suspended and another officer has been removed from operational duty, but not suspended at this time. This decision will be kept under review."
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Deputy commissioner, Sir Steve House, said: "The video footage that I have seen today and is circulating on social media is extremely disturbing. I understand that many viewing the footage will share my concern."
The force said officers had been called by a member of the public at around 6.30pm on Thursday to reports of a fight in Isledon Road.
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A man, who matched the description of one of those involved, was detained by officers and arrested at the scene on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon, the Met Police said.
The man remains in custody at a central London police station as enquiries continue.
Video footage, filmed by a bystander and shared on Twitter, shows two police officers detaining a handcuffed man.
One of the officers is filmed apparently kneeling on the man, who shouts: "Get off my neck. I ain't done anything wrong."
A second video shows more officers at the scene interacting with a crowd of onlookers, while the detained man sits on the pavement.
The Met Police said in a statement: "We are aware of a video showing part of this wider incident where two officers have detained the man on the ground and appreciate this looks very concerning.
"This footage has been viewed, along with body worn footage from the officers who attended.
"Both officers involved have also provided statements.
"The officers' initial interaction wiRead More – Source
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