Met officer dismissed for assaulting detained man

A Met officer who assaulted a detained man while guarding him in hospital has been dismissed.

PC Omar Campedelli, who was based at the Central West Basic Command Unit, was found to have committed gross misconduct at a misconduct hearing on Wednesday, 3 June.

On 1 December 2025, PC Campedelli was conducting a hospital guard for a detainee who was handcuffed and lying on a hospital bed.

He slapped the man across the head after the detainee appeared to spit towards the officer’s legs. The officer failed to report or record the slap on a use of force form.

Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, of the Central West Basic Command Unit, said:

“This was excessive and unjustified use of force against a detainee who was receiving treatment in hospital.

“Actions like PC Campedelli’s have a clear impact on the trust the public has in us keep people safe while in our care.

“The incident was reported by other officers present and I thank them for coming forward so we could take action.

“We remain committed to raising standards and ridding the force of officers who have no place within our organisation.”

PC Campedelli will be placed on the Barred List held by the College of Policing to prevent him re-joining the police or being employed by other related bodies.