South Yorkshire police investigate video of officers appearing to shove teenage girls (opens original article in a new tab)

South Yorkshire police are investigating a video showing officers shoving and using batons and stun guns on teenage girls, calling the footage 'shocking' and conducting a review of all available footage to determine what happened.

• South Yorkshire police describe video of officers shoving and drawing batons and stun guns on teenage girls as 'shocking'
• Police are reviewing footage, including body-worn video, to understand the incident in Rotherham
• Deputy mayor for policing and crime calls for a full review and emphasizes the need for fair and proportionate use of force by officers
• Officers have not been removed from frontline duties yet as the professional standards department assessment is ongoing