Cop 'used baton' on one-legged man, 92 - he 'wouldn't have done anything differently'
29-09-2026 23:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Cop 'used baton' on one-legged man, 92 - he 'wouldn't have done anything differently'

PC Stephen Smith explained his authoritative approach had 'served him well' when attending previous incidents
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