Overview

• TDC Kristina Linge told a misconduct panel she failed to have an appropriate adult present and did not attempt a less intrusive search before strip-searching Child Q.
• She conceded the search was disproportionate and caused harm and distress but denied her actions were racially motivated or constituted gross misconduct.
• Under questioning Linge acknowledged she told the 15-year-old she “might be arrested” if she refused to comply despite there being no real threat of arrest.
• The December 2020 search exposed the teenager’s underwear and sanitary pad while she was menstruating and included a hair scour, yet no drugs were found.
• Child Q will not testify at the hearing due to psychological trauma, and protesters continue gathering outside Stoke Newington Police Station while Scotland Yard has apologised for the incident.