Omran Belhadi’s client acquitted of assaulting prison officers

DE stood trial at the Central Criminal Court for two counts of assaulting emergency workers—prison officers at HMP Belmarsh—in October 2020.

The prosecution relied on three prison officers, CCTV and bodyworn footage to prove their case. The prison officers gave evidence in support of each other. DE’s raised self-defence and asserted the main complainant assaulted him first.

The case involved extensive cross-examination on use of force and bodyworn policies at HMP Belmarsh, careful analysis of CCTV evidence and a detailed review of unused statements and unused bodyworn footage.

Following a four-day trial, DE was acquitted of both counts.

Omran was instructed by Taiann Fadayomi of Banks and Partners.

For more information about Omran, please contact our Senior Clerk Matthew Butchard.