A police officer has appeared in court to deny assaulting a man by battering him over the head with a BATON.
PC Sunil Narr, 31, is accused of leaving the victim with head injuries after attacking him with the weapon following a police pursuit on August 1 last year.
Today (Thurs) the West Midlands Police officer appeared before Birmingham Crown Court where he pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm.
It is alleged that the man suffered head wounds after he was arrested following a chase in the Hillfields area of Coventry.
Narr, of Chaddesley Close, Oldbury, West Mids, spoke only to confirm his name and plead not guilty to a charge of ABH during a short three minute hearing.
Wearing a grey suit, he remained emotionless in the dock during proceedings before he was granted bail to reappear at the same court on June 3.
Judge Philip Parker QC told him: “This is a serious but a simple allegation.
“Your case will take place on June 3, in the meantime I will give you unconditional bail.
“I have little doubt you will attend.”
West Midlands Police confirmed the officer has not been suspended but removed from front line duties.
By Richard McAllister
