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baton
Coverage of baton in the Nexus archive.
- Police officer hit vulnerable man over the head with baton after he went into a police station for help, court told
A police officer struck a vulnerable man over the head with a baton after the man entered a police station seeking help, according to court information. The incident was presented in court as part of the case details.
- Moment police officer is hit with his own baton in chaotic stop and search - before suspect flees on e-bike
A police officer was struck with his own baton during a chaotic stop and search incident, after which the suspect fled the scene on an e-bike.
- Police insist officers were 'justified' after footage showed PCs 'attacking' young girls with baton and Tasers in Rotherham
Police in Rotherham have stated that officers were justified in their actions after footage emerged showing them using batons and Tasers on young girls. The incident has sparked controversy, with the police defending their conduct as appropriate.