A police officer has been charged with assault by beating after an arrest in Basildon.
PC Leonard Fogg, 27, who is based at Basildon Police Station, will appear at Ipswich Magistrates Court on October 14 on an assault charge.
This follows an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
The charge relates to an incident on March 22, 2024, when PC Fogg and another officer were arresting a woman in Basildon.
As PC Fogg attempted to handcuff the woman, a struggle took place and the officer allegedly used excessive force on the woman including a knee strike, PAVA spray and several punches to her back.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation began following a conduct referral from the force in March 2024.
After concluding our investigation in August 2024, the organisation sent a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service, who authorised the charge.
Essex Police has been contacted for comment by the Echo.
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