Controversy in the United Kingdom after a policeman beat a boy in Liverpool The distribution of a video documenting the violent treatment of a policeman with a boy in the city of Liverpool in the United Kingdom caused a wave of controversy, which ended in the filing of an official complaint. In the video, which was widely circulated on social media, a police officer is seen dealing with a boy who is suspected to be under 18 in a harsh tone and aggressive behavior, and hitting him with the end of handcuffs at throat and chest level, over the objections of those present. Following the incident, the police confirmed that an official complaint had been received about the incident indicating that it had been referred to the Professional Standards Unit for investigation.

Controversy in the United Kingdom after a policeman beat a boy in Liverpool The distribution of a video documenting the violent treatment of a policeman with a boy in the city of Liverpool in the United Kingdom caused a wave of controversy, which ended in the filing of an official complaint. In the video, which was widely circulated on social media, a police officer is seen dealing with a boy who is suspected to be under 18 in a harsh tone and aggressive behavior, and hitting him with the end of handcuffs at throat and chest level, over the objections of those present. Following the incident, the police confirmed that an official complaint had been received about the incident indicating that it had been referred to the Professional Standards Unit for investigation.