Officer investigated for gross misconduct

 The police officer who initially restrained a man whose death sparked violent street protests is being investigated for gross misconduct, the police watchdog has said.

Rashan Charles, 20, died on July 22 having earlier been apprehended by Metropolitan Police officers after running into a shop in Dalston, east London.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating his death, and said “the officer may have breached the police standards of professional behaviour regarding the detention and restraint of Rashan.”