West Midlands Police Officer Faces Court Over Alleged Excessive Force During Wolverhampton Arrest
A West Midlands Police officer has been formally charged following allegations of using excessive force during an arrest in Wolverhampton. PC Brandon Harrison is set to appear in court after an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Details of the Charges and Incident
PC Harrison faces serious charges including one count of actual bodily harm and one count of administering a noxious substance, specifically PAVA incapacitant spray, against a man. The incident occurred on August 16 last year at a flat in Wolverhampton.
Officers were dispatched to the property after West Midlands Police received a dropped 999 call, where a disturbance was audible in the background, according to the IOPC. The man found at the location was wanted for failing to attend court.
Allegations of Misconduct During Arrest
The IOPC investigation alleges that PC Harrison punched the man to the head during the arrest process. Additionally, he is accused of inappropriately spraying PAVA into the man's face at close range while the individual was restrained in a police cell.
In a further development, Harrison also faces a charge under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. This relates to an allegation that he recorded footage from police body-worn video onto his personal mobile phone without a legitimate policing purpose.
Legal Proceedings and IOPC Statement
PC Harrison is scheduled to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on March 16, 2026. The IOPC emphasized that the charges stem from a mandatory conduct referral made by West Midlands Police on September 8 last year.
This case highlights ongoing scrutiny of police conduct and the role of independent oversight bodies in ensuring accountability within law enforcement agencies.
