A female police officer was dragged by her hair and thrown into a wall in Willesden, London, by a 26-year-old woman suspected of stealing penny sweets. A male officer tried to intervene while bystanders filmed the attack. The incident has been criticized by the Metropolitan Police Federation, who say this is evidence that officers are too afraid to use force when apprehending violent criminals due to fear of repercussions.
The woman was later caught, but the incident highlights concerns about officers' safety and the public's willingness to help rather than film incidents.
