VIDEO: Police officer cleared after woman pushed during Brighton altercation

Sussex police were called to St James Street in Brighton on 9 September at around 10:30pm following reports of an altercation. Officers attended the scene and asked a woman to leave the area. According to Sussex Police, the woman then verbally abused an officer and became physically aggressive. In response, the officer pushed her, causing […]

Sussex police were called to St James Street in Brighton on 9 September at around 10:30pm following reports of an altercation. Officers attended the scene and asked a woman to leave the area.

According to Sussex Police, the woman then verbally abused an officer and became physically aggressive. In response, the officer pushed her, causing her to fall to the ground.

A complaint was subsequently made to Sussex Police regarding the officer’s use of force. The Professional Standards Department conducted an investigation, including a review of body-worn camera footage.

Sussex Police confirmed to Sussex News:
“A review of body-worn video confirmed that the officer’s use of force was reasonable and proportionate under the circumstances, as the woman was verbally and physically aggressive and refused repeated requests to leave. Officers have the right to protect themselves, and the woman was pushed away in self-defence.”

No further action has been taken against the officer.