MPS - elderly woman handcuffed and put in spit hood

Read information about our investigation into the actions of Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers following an incident where a 90-year-old woman, who has dementia, was handcuffed and had a spit hood applied in Peckham.

We began our investigation following a conduct referral from the MPS on 18 May, 2023. We are also investigating a complaint that excessive and unreasonable force was used against the woman, resulting in her sustaining cuts and bruising to both wrists and one arm, and an allegation that she was discriminated against due to her race, gender, age and disability.