A Met officer has been found not guilty of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm following an incident in Haringey in 2020.
PC Imran Mahmood, 36, was acquitted following a trial at Southwark Crown Court.
The acquittal follows an incident on 4 May 2020 in Burgoyne Road, N4 during which a man in his 20s suffered life-changing injuries when he fell from a wall after being Tasered by PC Mahmood.
PC Mahmood – who is attached to the Met Taskforce – had pleaded not guilty on 28 April 2022 to grievous bodily harm against Jordan Walker-Brown, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, who is responsible for policing in Enfield and Haringey, said: “My thoughts today are with Mr Walker-Brown and his family whose lives have been changed forever. I don’t underestimate the effect this incident will have had on them and have offered to meet with them when appropriate to listen to their concerns and discuss the matter in further detail. It is always a matter of deep regret when an individual comes to harm following contact with police and officers know that in such circumstances their actions will be subject to the highest scrutiny.
“I am also very aware of the significant impact this incident has had on the wider community. We know that today’s outcome may reignite those feelings, which is why we have been working closely with key members of the community and partner agencies across the borough to listen to concerns and build on our existing relationships with all communities.
“We are aware that police use of Taser is seen by some as a controversial tactic, and incidents like this raise very legitimate concerns about its use. We are concerned too, and want to improve how we engage with our communities around this issue, by encouraging a two-way dialogue and having those we serve more involved in monitoring how we use the tactic. We do believe that it remains a vital tool, but will continue to keep its use under constant review and regularly train our officers to ensure they use the tactic appropriately.”
PC Mahmood has been on restricted duties since the incident. Now that criminal matters have concluded misconduct proceedings will be considered.
