Police defend ‘justified’ force after viral video of officers confronting girls in Rotherham (opens original article in a new tab)

Police in Rotherham defended their use of force against a group of teenage girls, stating it was proportionate and necessary, following a viral video of the incident.

• Police defended their use of force against teenage girls in Rotherham after a viral video showed officers shoving, hitting, and using Tasers
• South Yorkshire Police reviewed footage and accounts, concluding the force was proportionate and necessary for safety
• A peer review from another police force supported the initial determination