Police officer facing prison after being caught on CCTV attacking two people over a two-day period

A police officer is facing prison after he was caught on CCTV attacking two people - including a teenage boy – over a 24-hour period.

PC Declan Jones, 29, attacked the victims in broad daylight in April last year.

The West Midlands Police officer launched the brutal attacks which were captured on camera in Aston and Newton in Birmingham.

On April 20 he was filmed dragging Michael Rose, 44, off his bicycle in the middle of the street in Frederick Road, Aston.

While his female colleague held him down, Jones punched him three times in the back while appearing to bang his head on the bonnet of the patrol car.

Disturbing footage shows the police only stopping the attack when a silver Ford Focus drove past the scene.

The officer then appears to punch the man again before kneeing him in the side as his colleague puts the handcuffs on.

Several passersby appeal to the officer to stop but he responds by body slamming Mr Rose against the car.

The next day Jones was caught on camera kicking a 15-year-old, referred to as Witness P, on the ground.

Footage shows him grappling with the youngster in Melbourne Avenue in Newton at 5pm on April 21.

Jones was cleared of assaulting Gareth Parry during a stop-and-search in Handsworth on April 23 who “resisted them in a stubborn manner”.

Jones claimed he had used reasonable force in self-defence but he was found guilty of using unlawful force after a five-day trial at Coventry Magistrates’ Court.

District Judge Shamim Qureshi said the first two complainants were of good character, rejecting Jones’ claims that the victims were only seeking compensation.

He said: “None of the complainants went immediately to the police to allege assault.

“They only did so after being advised in the community.”

Finding Jones guilty of assaulting Mr Rose, who he believed had stolen his mobile phone, Judge Qureshi said: “It follows the use of force to restrain him was unlawful.

“The use of the knee and throwing punches was unlawful as was the use of spray by PC Edwards.

“I conclude PC Jones was abusing his powers and was not using reasonable force to detain Michael Rose.

“Michael Rose did not throw any punches or kicks if he had he could be acting in self-defence.”

Finding Jones guilty of attacking the 15-year-old boy, Judge Qureshi said: “When a police officer can be seen on a video to kick at a 15-year-old boy on the ground, people would lose faith in the police force.

“The offence in charge two was complete at the point of the punch and kick.

“I find that PC Jones’ punch and kick were both unnecessary and an unlawful use of force against P, and I am satisfied so as to be sure that charge two is proved.”

Clearing Jones assaulting Gareth Parry, Judge Qureshi said: “Since all other attempts including a baton to restrain Gareth Parry had already failed, I go on to conclude that PC Jones used proportionate force.”

Jones was charged in October 2020 after an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) inquiry.

The probe from the IOPC was launched amid allegations of excessive use of force.

A court also imposed orders banning publication of Jones's address, as well as protecting the identity of three child witnesses.

He is currently suspended from the force.

Jones was not required to speak during the hour-long hearing.

He was bailed and will be sentenced at the same court on September 10 and will face a misconduct hearing chaired by the Chief Constable.

Deputy Chief Constable Vanessa Jardine said: “PC Jones’ use of force was totally inappropriate and it’s right that he has been held accountable by the court today.”