Police issue update on officer who used baton against Sheffield Wednesday fan

An investigation is continuing into an incident in which a Sheffield Wednesday fan was struck by a police officer using his baton.
By Claire Lewis
Published 5th Aug 2020, 09:17 BST
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The Independent Office for Police Conduct launched an investigation after South Yorkshire police bosses referred the incident to the police watchdog.

A 16-year-old Sheffield Wednesday fan was left bleeding when he was struck over his head with a baton after The Owls played Barnsley at Oakwell last season.

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A South Yorkshire police officer has been accused of striking a teenage Sheffield Wednesday fan over his head with a baton after a gameA South Yorkshire police officer has been accused of striking a teenage Sheffield Wednesday fan over his head with a baton after a game
A South Yorkshire police officer has been accused of striking a teenage Sheffield Wednesday fan over his head with a baton after a game
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Mobile phone footage of the incident was shared online and showed a police officer striking the boy over his head, leaving him covered in blood.

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Police officers were monitoring away fans as they made their way from Barnsley’s ground towards the transport interchange in the town.

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The officer involved is still working for South Yorkshire Police but has been placed on restricted duties pending the outcome of the IOPC’s criminal and misconduct investigations.