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Met Chief Calls Polanski 'Misinformed' Over Golders Green Arrest Criticism
Rowley said the repost misrepresented officers’ actions and could undermine confidence as the Met defended body-worn footage showing the suspect was subdued after a stabbing.
- On Thursday, Met Commissioner Sir Mark labeled Jewish Green Party leader Zack Polanski's repost of a Golders Green arrest video as "inaccurate" and "misinformed," citing casual disregard for dangerous police work.
- The video shows the arrest of a 45-year-old man in Golders Green three weeks ago; a social media post accused officers of repeatedly and violently kicking the suspect while incapacitated by Taser.
- Labour Friends of Israel vice-chair Mike Tapp condemned Polanski for sharing the footage, arguing that criticizing officers undermines their ability to protect Londoners and calling the repost "a new low."
- Sir Mark defended his officers, stating they confronted a man believed to be a terrorist who refused to show his hands and continued to pose a clear threat to the public.
- The Met Police referred itself to The Independent Office for Police Conduct regarding injuries the suspect reportedly sustained during his arrest, a mandatory procedural step following the Golders Green incident.
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Met Police chief criticised for 'reckless' letter to Zack Polanski
THE Metropolitan Police chief Mark Rowley has been criticised after blasting Green leader Zack Polanski for amplifying "inaccurate and misinformed commentary" about an arrest following the Golders Green attack.
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