Journalist makes claim
Date published: 27 May 2010
POLICE have confirmed they are investigating a formal complaint made by journalist Stuart Littleford.
Mr Littleford, editor of Government and Public Sector Journal and a freelance TV journalist, claims he was attacked by an officer while filming a collapsed building where a man was trapped.
The alleged incident happened in Morris Street, Glodwick, on Wednesday.
A statement by Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers have met the man and taken a formal complaint, which is being pursued.”
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