Mr Abrahams and an independent witness both said PC Harrison pulled up and approached his victim alone without identifying himself. The family walked past the officer who was blocking their path, while Mr Abrahams had his hands in his pockets. Commander Paul Betts said: "This is a very serious matter with PC Harrison jailed following his conviction for GBH. "This was a deliberate assault... Mr Abraham's two children were present. Mr Abrahams suffered a fracture at the top of his shin bone and blood in the knee joint and spent New Year's Eve in hospital.

Source: Daily Mirror May 20, 2021 08:26 UTC