Video that police denied existed shows woman pinned down
Summary
A woman named Nadine Buzzard-Quashie was arrested by Northamptonshire Police after carrying sensitive video footage that showed her being detained by the Metropolitan Police. Police officers initially denied that body-worn video recordings of her arrest existed, but a video was later shared with the BBC. The case includes allegations about the unlawful removal of her personal video and inappropriate surveillance of her in custody.Key Facts
- Nadine Buzzard-Quashie was arrested by Northamptonshire Police when they forced her car to stop using metal spikes.
- Police initially told a court that body-worn videos of her arrest did not exist but later were found guilty of contempt of court for withholding them.
- Buzzard-Quashie was carrying sensitive video footage of her prior detention by the Metropolitan Police, including graphic footage taken in custody.
- The footage included unpixelated images of her using a custody toilet, described as "grossly intrusive" by her lawyers.
- She left London after discovering the footage and was found in Northampton where police intervened again due to concerns about her welfare.
- Northamptonshire Police insisted their use of force was lawful in their legal defense.
- The Metropolitan Police and Northamptonshire Police have declined to comment due to ongoing legal claims exceeding £3 million.
- The Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police was fined £50,000 for failing to release the body-worn videos to Buzzard-Quashie.
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