"PC Perry Lathwood was fined 1,500 for assaulting Jocelyn Agyemang, who had been travelling on a bus in Croydon, south London with her young son, but had his conviction quashed last September. He is now facing misconduct proceedings over the allegation that he used force against the woman when there was no lawful basis for the use of force. If the allegation is proved, it could amount to gross misconduct and lead to his dismissal."
"PC Lathwood is also accused of using inappropriate language when he arrested Ms Agyemang, calling her "love" and a "daft cow", the tribunal heard. Cecily White, a barrister representing the Met Police, told the hearing the alleged language is "dismissive and condescending", particularly towards women. Ms White said Ms Agyemang had been stopped getting off a bus in Whitehorse Road, Croydon, where Transport for London (TfL) inspectors were being assisted by police as part of a ticket checking operation."
"When Ms Agyemang's Oyster card was checked and it was confirmed she had paid her fare, she was de-arrested at the scene. That evening Ms Agyemang called police and said she had been restrained by an officer who had hurt her arm such that it was "feeling dead" and still hurting. She reportedly said she did not understand why she had been dealt in that way and had been crying on the phone."
PC Perry Lathwood denied gross misconduct after wrongly arresting Jocelyn Agyemang in 2023 for alleged bus fare evasion. He was fined 1,500 for assaulting Ms Agyemang, but the conviction was quashed in September. Misconduct proceedings allege he used force without lawful basis and may face dismissal if proven. He is accused of using inappropriate language, calling her "love" and a "daft cow". Body-worn footage records Ms Agyemang saying "can you get off my arm" and shouting that the officer was hurting her while her son became distressed. Ms Agyemang was de-arrested when her Oyster card showed a paid fare and later reported arm pain and distress to police.
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