Met officer cleared in court following Taser incident that left man paralysed

A Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officer has today been cleared in court of causing grievous bodily harm, at Southwark Crown Court.

Jordan Walker-Brown was left paralysed from the chest-down after falling over a wall after he was Tasered by PC Imran Mahmood during an incident in Haringey, north London in 2020.

PC Mahmood was acquitted of causing grievous bodily harm, following the four-day trial.

IOPC Director Amanda Rowe said: “We note the jury’s decision and acknowledge the devastating impact this incident has had on Mr Walker-Brown, who sustained life-changing injuries.

“We will now be considering evidence from the trial and liaising with the Metropolitan Police regarding disciplinary proceedings for potential breaches of police professional standards.”

All incidents involving the police which result in a death or serious injury for a member of the public must be referred to the IOPC. Our investigation into this matter began in May 2020 following a mandatory referral from the MPS.

We examined a number of officers’ body-worn footage and obtained statements from several witnesses and Mr Walker-Brown. PC Mahmood was also interviewed under criminal caution.

A file of evidence was provided to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in February 2021 who authorised the charge against PC Mahmood, contrary to section 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.