West Yorkshire police 'knee on neck' video prompts criminal investigation

Police watchdog to interview officer who apparently knelt on teenager's neck during arrest outside Leeds United stadium

A criminal investigation has been launched after a police officer was filmed apparently kneeling on a teenager's neck during his arrest as Leeds United fans celebrated their club's promotion to the Premier League.

Investigators from the police watchdog will interview the West Yorkshire officer on suspicion of common assault and he will be investigated for gross misconduct.