A court hears that a police officer strikes a vulnerable man with a baton after the man enters a police station to seek help. Prosecutors say Shaun Elliott, 56, batons Kian Green during an arrest at Buxton Police Station in December 2022. The jury is told the incident leaves Green with “observable terror,” and that the officer’s actions occur after Green goes into the station. The reports describe the case as involving concerns about Green’s vulnerability and his experience during the confrontation. The hearing focuses on what led to the arrest inside the station and the circumstances surrounding the baton use. Details about the medical consequences for Green and the officer’s account are not included in the provided excerpts. The case is being considered by jurors as part of the prosecution’s presentation, with testimony centered on Green’s response and the events immediately following his entry into the station. The allegations are currently under consideration by the court.
Court hears officer batoned man after he sought help at Buxton police station
A court hears that a police officer strikes a vulnerable man with a baton after the man enters a police station to seek help. Prosecutors say Shaun Elliott, 56, batons Kian Green during an arrest at B...
- The case involves allegations against police officer Shaun Elliott, 56.
- The incident allegedly occurs at Buxton Police Station in December 2022.
- Kian Green is the man involved in the arrest after entering the station.
- The officer is alleged to strike Green over the head with a baton.
- Jurors are told Green shows “observable terror” following the baton strike.
Jurors heard Shaun Elliott, 56, caused Kian Green 'observable terror' when he hit him with the weapon during an arrest at Buxton Police Station in December 2022.
5 hours agoJurors heard Shaun Elliott, 56, caused Kian Green 'observable terror' when he hit him with the weapon during an arrest at Buxton Police Station in December 2022.
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