Teenager wrongfully tasered twice by Met Police in chip shop raid
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By Ria Chatterjee
Summary
A 17-year-old Black teenager, Abdul-Lateef Ajibike, was wrongfully detained and tasered twice by Metropolitan Police firearms officers in a London chip shop while they were searching for an armed suspect. Evidence suggests officers had information the suspect had already left the area before the violent apprehension. The case highlights concerns about disproportionate use of force against Black children.
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bskyTeenager wrongfully tasered twice by Met Police in chip shop raidchannel4.comKey quotes
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Channel 4 News has seen evidence that suggests officers violently apprehended him despite having information indicating the suspect had already left the area.
The case also reflects wider concerns about Black children being disproportionately targeted in use-of-force incidents.
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