Rick Prior, Chair of the MPF, said: “The Metropolitan Police Federation notes the sentencing of PC Perry Lathwood.
“We also note the judge accepted the dynamic and split-second challenges our officers policing the streets of London face.”
Rick added: “Police officers have no issue with scrutiny and accounting for their actions and use of force, but this has to take into account the reality of our role.
“Colleagues across London remain discouraged, dismayed and disheartened by this case.
“And worried that they too can be handed a criminal conviction for doing the roles the public and society expects of them.
"For doing their job.
“PC Lathwood has lodged an appeal against his conviction - and the Metropolitan Police Federation continues to fully support him throughout this process.”
