The incident occurred in Northumberland Park, Tottenham, when officers stopped the teen and forced him off an electric bike. During the search, officers found nothing, removed the bike's battery, and told the teen he could leave. However, officers returned shortly after and arrested him on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, threats to kill, and dangerous driving. The teen sustained a broken knee during the encounter. Officers attempted to take the teen into custody but were ordered to take him to a hospital instead, and he was not offered first aid following his injury.
Three police constables have been under criminal investigation since January 2024. One constable is being investigated for potential offences of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm or actual bodily harm, while two constables are being investigated for intentionally encouraging or assisting an offence, contrary to section 44 of the Serious Crime Act 2007. All six officers are being investigated for potential gross misconduct, and three additional constables are being investigated for potential misconduct for alleged failures to challenge the conduct of other officers and their treatment of the boy.
The IOPC launched its investigation in November 2023. It has viewed officers' body-worn video, obtained accounts from some officers, a statement from the boy, and reviewed medical evidence as part of the probe. The Metropolitan Police was required to submit itself to the IOPC and described the allegations as concerning after receiving a complaint on behalf of the boy. The IOPC has been in contact with the boy's family and obtained further evidence for the investigation.