Stoke Newington police inquiry

Title

Stoke Newington police inquiry

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

4 Feb 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:03:31

Description

Tanya Hines reports on the inquiry into police officers at Stoke Newington station. 134 separate incidents ranging from theft to assault were investigated. Secretary of Hackney Community Defence Association, Graham Smith says police officers are getting away with committing crimes. Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Sir John Smith says they will work to ensure corruption does not occur in the force. Chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, Mike Bennett says the inquiry has proclaimed guilt before proper investigation. Members of the local community recount their own experiences but also speak out in support of the Police.

Contributors

John Smith; Mike Bennett; William McCall; Graham Smith; Tanya Hines

Keywords

London; Crime; Police; Public opinion; Metropolitan Police; Corruption; Policing practice; Assault; Drug-related crime; Theft; Stoke Newington

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