A Merseyside Police officer has been removed from frontline duties following a social media storm over an offensive TikTok video that targeted a vulnerable disabled man.
The disturbing footage, which circulated widely online, showed the uniformed officer filming and mocking the individual while on duty in Liverpool. The video sparked immediate public outrage and prompted a swift response from police authorities.
Force Condemns "Totally Unacceptable" Behaviour
Merseyside Police confirmed they've launched a professional standards investigation into the incident, describing the officer's actions as "totally unacceptable." Chief Constable Serena Kennedy expressed her personal disgust at the video's content.
"The behaviour shown in this video does not represent the values of Merseyside Police and falls far below the standards we expect from our officers," Kennedy stated. "We expect the highest levels of professionalism from all our officers and staff."
Video Content Sparks Widespread Anger
According to witnesses and social media users who viewed the now-removed content, the video showed the officer deliberately targeting and humiliating a man with visible disabilities. The footage allegedly included derogatory comments and mocking behaviour that many described as "cruel" and "bullying."
One social media user who saw the original video commented: "This is absolutely disgusting behaviour from someone who's supposed to protect vulnerable people. How can anyone feel safe around officers like this?"
Internal Investigation Underway
The police force has assured the public that the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness. The officer involved has been suspended pending the outcome of the formal investigation, which will examine potential breaches of professional standards and conduct regulations.
Community leaders in Liverpool have expressed their concern about the incident's impact on public trust in local policing. Disability advocacy groups have called for thorough accountability and improved training around disability awareness.
Merseyside Police has encouraged anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward as their investigation continues.
