A watchdog is investigating after a police officer was involved in an altercation with a 15-year-old girl at a train station.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said the British Transport Police officer used force against the child who he arrested and handcuffed.
She was later dearrested at the Camden Road overground station, north-west London, on September 22.
The IOPC probe began after a witness raised concerns about the level of force used by the officer on the child.
The watchdog is appealing for witnesses to come forward.
IOPC regional director Charmaine Arbouin said: “This incident took place in a busy station in front of several people, some of whom may have recorded the incident on their mobile phones.
“We need to establish all the circumstances surrounding this incident and gather any relevant footage that may assist in our investigation.
“We would like to encourage people who were at the station that day and witnessed the incident, particularly anyone with footage, to get in touch with our investigators.”
Investigators have already secured police body worn footage, as well at CCTV footage from the station, the IOPC said.
