Police Accountability in the Age of Protests: A Cautionary Tale from Bristol The recent decision by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to investigate the death of Nicholas Stone, a 65 year old retired NHS worker, has reignited debates about police accountability and use of force during protests.
The incident occurred on January 10th at a counter demonstration against the far right group Bristol Patriots in Bristol city centre.
The IOPC's initial reluctance to investigate was met with criticism from Stone's family and human rights advocates.