Revealed: Man filmed in Al Jazeera ‘intimidation’ mob is MET police officer (www.declassifieduk.org)

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A man who was filmed “intimidating” Al Jazeera journalists in London has been identified by Declassified as a serving Metropolitan Police officer.

Special Constable David Soffer was at the front of a mob that surrounded the film crew on Monday, shouting “go home”.

Footage shows Soffer directly approaching one of the Al Jazeera journalists, who is Palestinian, calling him a “dog” and a “donkey” in Arabic.

“Go back to Qatar,” he is heard saying. “Get out of here, you donkey.”

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[-] jackal@feddit.uk 16 points 2 weeks ago

I haven't heard a single good thing about the Met in the last year or so. Needs a proper clear out.

[-] stringere@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 weeks ago

Sooner rather than later, don't let it fester.

Signex, A USian

[-] tangentism@beehaw.org 5 points 2 weeks ago

It needs disbanding completely. It's not fit for purpose.

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