The claimant sought damages. He was severely autistic needing one to one support. On a familiarisation visit to a swimming pool he became transfixed by the water. A pool lifeguard was told not to touch him, but his carers were unable to distract him, and the pool management called the police as he became agitated. The officers decided that they faced a life or death situation when he jumped into the water. ZH was restrained and recovered from the water. The police did not heed warnings and guidance from the carers. He was handcuffed and placed in a caged van.
Judges:
Sir Robert Nelson
Citations:
[2012] EWHC 604 (QB)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Personal Injury, Police
Updated: 20 November 2022; Ref: scu.452463