Police beat up defenceless woman
- 21 May 08, 11:29 AM
Police Federation conference, Bournemouth: An unarmed woman has been attacked by a mob of angry police officers this morning.
The victim, Ms Smith of Westminster, was told that she had "betrayed" us as blow after blow rained on her head. Her assailants are believed to have been enraged by the "theft" - as they see it - of their pay award by Ms Smith. She was even taunted with the question "What has Mr Balls got that you haven't?" This is thought to be a reference to a Mr Balls of Westminster who refused to take money from a group of teachers.
The victim reacted with a pained look. She is expected to speak about her ordeal shortly.
Your reporter was shocked by the violence (political, of course) that he has just witnessed.
