South Yorkshire Police officer to appear in court on assault charge
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PC Connor Smith, 28, is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Monday
A South Yorkshire Police officer will appear in court to face a charge of assault over claims he used excessive force during an arrest.
PC Connor Smith, 28, who is based on Doncaster, is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Monday.
The charge relates to an arrest made in the Doncaster area on 19 July 2023.
The force said PC Smith had been suspended pending the criminal proceedings and an associated internal misconduct investigation.
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