Alfie Meadows: victim of police violence faces charge - Solictor’s statement

Alfie Meadows needed brain surgery after being hit by a truncheon. Today he was charged with violent disorder. Alfie’s solicitor, Sarah McSherry, partner at Christian Khan Solicitors, issued the following statement

Alfie Meadows sustained brain injury having been struck on the head with a baton by a Metropolitan Police officer at a protest about tuition fees on 9 December 2010. That assault is the subject of an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission, (IPCC). The IPCC are also examining the decision making process by the Metropolitan Police Service which led to Alfie and other young people being placed at risk of significant harm. It is anticipated that the IPCC investigation will conclude shortly. Yesterday the Metropolitan Police charged Alfie with violent disorder. Alfie strongly denies the charge and will plead not guilty.