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Williams claimed officers racially profiled her in the July 4 incident in London, in which the couple were separated from their three-month-old son.
By Sky News
Last Updated: 10/08/20 6:06 pm
Bianca Williams said the “horrible” incident had left her “really scared” and made her feel “like we were the scum in her shoe.”
Five police officers are being investigated for misconduct after British sprinter Bianca Williams and her partner were handcuffed during a stop and search.
Williams claimed officers racially profiled her in the July 4 incident in Maida Vale, west London, in which the couple were separated from their three-month-old son.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick later apologized to Williams and told MPs that two officers had also spoken with Ms. Williams and her partner, Rico dos Santos, to apologize for the “distress” caused.
The investigation is being conducted by the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).
The IOPC said the five officers would be investigated for possible violations of police standards of professional conduct related to the use of force; Duties and responsibilities; and authority, respect and courtesy.
The Metropolitan Police said: “The officers involved are from the Territorial Support Group. No officer is suspended or subject to restricted duties.
“The MPS continues to cooperate fully with the IOPC investigation.”
Scotland Yard previously said nothing was found during the search and no arrests were made, but officers stopped the vehicle after it was seen driving suspiciously and on the wrong side of the road.
Ms. Williams has denied this, saying the car was “never” on the wrong side of the road.
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