Police sergeant who pulled handcuffed man to the floor and struck him dismissed

Bridgend: So, there’s been quite a shake-up in the police department. A sergeant named Rhodri Davies got the boot after he was found guilty of some pretty serious misconduct. He pulled a handcuffed guy, Tariq Evans, to the floor and hit him. Not cool, right?

The whole thing went down at the Swansea Central Police Station back in October 2022. Apparently, Davies lost his cool with Evans, who was already handcuffed and not posing any real threat. The panel called his actions “deplorable” and said there was no reason for him to act that way.

Davies had been with the South Wales Police for nearly 20 years and had a clean record until this incident. It’s wild how quickly things can change. The panel said he showed no insight into his actions, which didn’t help his case at all.

Evans was already in a tough spot, having been intoxicated and agitated when he was arrested. But by the time he got to the station, he had calmed down. The panel made it clear that even if someone is acting out, police should treat them with respect and dignity.

After the hearing, Evans’ mom, Sarah, spoke out. She was relieved that Davies was no longer a police officer. She mentioned how her son has been struggling ever since the incident, dealing with both physical and mental trauma. It’s heartbreaking to hear how this has affected him.

Sarah also pointed out that her son was never charged with anything related to that night. She believes he might have been spiked, which adds another layer to this whole mess. It’s a tough situation, and she’s still considering whether to take further action against the police.

It’s a reminder that police officers are held to a higher standard, and when they cross the line, there are consequences. Let’s hope this leads to some changes in how things are handled in the future.