A police officer says he would not have done anything differently after using a baton on a 92-year-old man, who has one leg. The comments are made by PC Stephen Smith following the incident.
According to the reporting, Smith argues that the “authoritative” approach he used has “served him well” in prior incidents. The outlets describe the man as having a disability and being 92 years old, and both articles focus on the officer’s account rather than detailing wider evidence or responses from other parties.
While both sources draw from the same central statement, they frame the story through different emphasis: one highlights the officer’s reasoning about his approach, and the other underscores his assertion that he would not alter his actions. The reporting also reflects limited detail on the circumstances of the incident and any official findings at the time of publication.
