London Officers Reinstated After Appeal Over Bianca Williams Stop and Search

The Police Appeals Tribunal found the original ruling against the officers to be 'irrational' and 'inconsistent', leading to their reinstatement.

Two Metropolitan Police officers, Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks, have been reinstated after being dismissed last year for allegedly lying about smelling cannabis during a stop and search.
The Police Appeals Tribunal overturned the original decision, stating that the officers did not lie and should receive back pay.
The incident involved the stop and search of British athlete Bianca Williams and her partner Ricardo Dos Santos, who claimed racial profiling during the 2020 encounter.
The couple was handcuffed and searched on suspicion of possessing drugs and weapons, but no illegal items were found.
The case has drawn criticism towards the Metropolitan Police, highlighting ongoing concerns about institutional racism within the force.